Hoffman, Bruce, 1954-

Inside terrorism Terrorism Bruce Hoffman - Rev. and expanded ed. - New York : Columbia University Press, c2006. ©2006 - xvii, 432 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.



Defining terrorism -- The end of empire and the origins of contemporary terrorism -- The internationalization of terrorism -- Religion and terrorism -- Suicide terrorism -- The old media, terrorism, and public opinion -- The new media, terrorism, and the shaping of global opinion -- The modern terrorist mind-set: tactics, targets, tradecraft, and technologies -- Terrorism today and tomorrow.

Examines the history and changing nature of terrorism, focusing on developments since the September 11 attacks, with information on tactics, targets, and technologies, the link between religion and terrorism, suicide terrorism, and other topics.





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Terrorism
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Political Freedom & Security--Terrorism

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