Inside Terrorism
ISBN: 9780231126991 | 0231126999
Edition: 1stFormat: Paperback
Publisher: COLUMBIA UNIV PRESS
Pub. Date: 6/1/2006
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Bruce Hoffman's "Inside Terrorism" has remained a seminal work for understanding the historical evolution of terrorism and the terrorist mindset. In this revised edition of the classic text, Hoffman analyzes the new adversaries, motivations, and tactics of global terrorism that have emerged in recent years, focusing specifically on how al Qaeda has changed since 9/11; the reasons behind its resiliency, resonance, and longevity; and its successful use of the Internet and videotapes to build public support and gain new recruits. Hoffman broadens ... MORE
| Preface to the Revised and Expanded Edition | ix | ||
| Preface to the First Edition | xv | ||
| 1. Defining Terrorism | 1 | (42) | |
| 2. The End of Empire and the Origins of Contemporary Terrorism | 43 | (20) | |
| 3. The Internationalization of Terrori... MORE | 63 | (18) | |
| 4. Religion and Terrorism | 81 | (50) | |
| 5. Suicide Terrorism | 131 | ||
| 6. The Old Media, Terrorism, and Public Opinion | 73 | (124) | |
| 7. The New Media, Terrorism, and the Shaping of Global Opinion | 197 | (32) | |
| 8. The Modern Terrorist Mind-set: Tactics, Targets, Tradecraft and Technologies | 229 | (28) | |
| 9. Terrorism Today and Tomorrow | 257 | (40) | |
| Notes | 297 | (72) | |
| Bibliography | 369 | (46) | |
| Index | 415 |
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