Global Terrorism

Global Terrorism 3rd edition continues to provide students with the most comprehensive introduction to terrorism as a global phenomenon. It introduces students to history, politics, ideologies and strategies of both contemporary and older terrorist groups.

Written in a clear and accessible style, each chapter explains a different aspect of terrorism and illustrates this with a wide variety of detailed case studies from across the world. Although the focus is on the contemporary, the book also includes discussion of older terrorist groups.

Building on the strengths of the previous editions, this edition has been revised and upadted throughout and includes new material on:

• Strategies of terrorism
• The future of Al-Qaeda after the death of Bin Laden
• Changes in the Middle East
• New case studies on Hizbollah, Afghanistan/Pakistan, Aum Shinrikyo (Japan), Militia movement in the US

The unique combination of a genuinely historical focus and truly global coverage makes this an ideal introductory textbook for anyone studying terrorism.

1. Terrorism in the World, Today and Yesterday  2. What is Terrorism? Definition and Classification  3. Strategy, Tactics, Weapons and Targets  4. State- sponsored Terrorism  5. Religious Justification for Terrorism  6. Ethnic and National Bases of Terrorism  7. Terrorism and Ideologies of the Left  8. Terrorism and Ideologies of the Right  9. Terrorism and Multiple Motivations  10. State Use of Domestic Terrorism and Repression  11. Countries with Multiple Crises of Terrorism  12. Counterterrorism  13. Terrorism: A Continuing Phenomenon

James M. Lutz is Professor of Political Science at Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne. He has long been interested in various types of political violence.

Brenda J. Lutz holds a PhD in Politics from the Department of Politics, University of Dundee, Scotland. Her research has focused on terrorism and political violence and on factory farming and the animal rights movement.