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