Terrorism in Perspective combines original thematic overview essays with the best of the existing literature. Each of the ten chapters isdivided into two parts. The first partáis an overview of thenhistory, ideologies, actors, organizations, and actions relevant to the specific topic under discussion. The second part of each chapter contains two previously published articles or book chapters culled from a wide variety of popular, academic, and governmental sources. The selected articles deepen the readerÆs understanding of terrorism by focusing more intensely on specific themes related to the general topic of the chapter.Features and Benefits:1. The text/reader format gives the reader the conceptual understanding of terrorism, coupled with applied research in the accompanying articles.2. A new chapter details the changes incurred in the Middle East, including the Arab Spring and the killing of Bin Laden.3. Carefully selected photos provide greater accessiblity.