Essentials of Terrorism: Concepts and Controversies,á3e is a concise resource for understanding the multifaceted subject of modern terrorism. The book is a foundational text that can be readily used in conjunction with other resources such as topical texts, specialized publications, journal articles, and readers. It is designed for university students and professionals, and is directed to academic and professional courses of instruction whose subject areas include terrorism, homeland security, international security, criminal justice administration, political conflict, armed conflict, and social movements.Features and Benefits1. Organized like a traditional textbook, not an author's polemic2. Cases throughout for analysis and critical thinking3. Carefully selected photos illustrate key concepts, terrorists and events4. Comprehensive tables with thorough explanatory material5. Study site with SAGE articles, etc.