Understanding Terrorism in America: From the Klan to al Qaeda (Routledge Studies in Extremism and Democracy) - Hardcover
Christopher Hewitt's comprehensive book surveys the characteristics and causes of terrorism and governmental responses to it. He also examines the organizational structure of terrorist networks, how they are financed and their ideological agendas. Groups covered include: Islamic fundamentalists, white and black racists, black nationalists, revolutionary communists, neo-Nazis, militant Jewish groups, anti-abortionists and émigré groups. This book is essential reading for students of American politics and terrorism. It also provides a highly readable account for interested readers wishing to know more about a topic which has recently become tragically relevant to world affairs.
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Christopher Hewitt is Professor of Sociology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA.
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"Everyone interested in terrorism will find this book useful and that includes scholars, law enforcement people, the military services, university classes, and the general public." - David C Rapoport, Editor, Journal of Terrorism and Political Violence
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- PublisherRoutledge
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0415277655
- ISBN 13 9780415277655
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages176
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