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Global Terrorism

By Brenda J. Lutz, James M. Lutz

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About the Book

Global Terrorism 2nd 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 first edition, this edition 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.

Table of Contents

1. Terrorism in the World, Today and Yesterday 2. What is Terrorism? Definition and Classification 3. Tactics, Weapons, and Targets 4. State Sponsors and Supporters of 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. Glossary. Bibliography

About the Author(s)

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 is a PhD candidate at the Department of Politics, University of Dundee, Scotland, focusing on violence in the animal rights movement and factory farming.

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