Suicide Terrorism

Author: Pedahzur, Ami

Brand: Wiley-Interscience

Edition: 1

Number Of Pages: 240

Details: Suicide terrorism in its modern form made its first appearance in Lebanon in the early 1980s. Over the last quarter century, terrorist attacks perpetrated by suicide bombers have spread to many corners of the world and have become a major threat for both the governments and citizens of numerous countries. Can this devastating phenomenon be attributed to a specific religion or culture? What are the causes and motivations that lead ordinary people to embark upon suicide attacks? How are potential bombers trained for their mission? And is it possible for democratic governments to effectively cope with this challenge? In this compelling book, Ami Pedazhur investigates the root causes of suicide terrorism and its rapid proliferation in recent years. Drawing on a variety of sources, the book explores the use of human bombs in Lebanon, Israel, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Chechnya, Iraq, and the ostentatious attacks of Al-Qaeda and the global jihad. It is the only book to offer such an in-depth, up-to-date, cross cultural analysis of suicide terrorism in the twenty-first Century.

EAN: 9780745633831

Release Date: 17-12-2004

Languages: English

Item Note: Book is in good condition! The cover has light wear. There is a name at the top of the 1st page. The pages look good otherwise and do not have tears, folds, or marks.

Item Condition: UsedGood

Binding: Paperback