Full Description
- When do individuals radicalise?
- Can terrorism be rational?
- How can we define terrorism?
- What is the role of women in terrorism?
- Can states be terrorist?
World leading experts answer these questions in Contemporary Terrorism Studies, the first textbook to provide a multi-disciplinary, methodologically plural, and richly diverse introduction to terrorism studies.
Contemporary Terrorism Studies covers the main approaches in terrorism studies, and is structured into three comprehensive sections. The first on 'The State of Terrorism Studies' maps the development and historical context of the discipline, and looks to the future of terrorism studies. Part two on 'Issues and Debates in Terrorism Studies' examines key contentious questions and debates such as the role of women, technology, and the media in terrorism. The final part, part three on 'Countering Terrorism' focuses specifically on counterterrorism: it's instruments, foreign policy, legal frameworks, and organisations. Overall, text will engage students, and establish a confident understanding of the subject.
The textbook has been developed with pedagogical features to help enhance student learning. Each chapter contains case studies to highlight real world examples of political violence, questions for reflection to encourage critical thinking, and suggestions for further reading which provide useful sources for further reading, essays, and exam preparation. Furthermore, a consistent, accessible tone, and jargon-free writing style makes Contemporary Terrorism Studies the clearest guide to understanding terrorism.
Digital formats and resources
Contemporary Terrorism Studies is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.
- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with hyperlinks to question pointers, and a library of web links, helping you to broaden your knowledge and understanding terrorism studies: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
- Student resources: additional case studies, guidance on accessing databases, pointers for tackling the questions for reflection, and suggested web links organised by chapter are available online.
- Lecturer resources: customisable PowerPoint slides to adapt and use in teaching
Contents
1. Tim Wilson and Diego Muro: IntroductionPART ONE: THE STATE OF TERRORISM STUDIES2. What are terrorism studies? Tim Wilson 3. Harmonie Toros: Critical Terrorism Studies 4. Anthony Richards: Conceptualisations of Terrorism 5. Adrian Guelke: Terrorism in Context 6. Stefan Malthaner, Donatella della Porta, and Lorenzo Bosi: The Social Science of Political Violence 7. Gary LaFree: Open Sources DatabasesPART TWO: ISSUES AND DEBATES IN TERRORISM STUDIES8. Bernhard Blumenau and Tim Wilson: The History of Terrorism 9. What are the Root Causes of terrorism? Nick Brooke 10. When Do Individuals Radicalise? Rik Coolsaet 11. Can Terrorism be Rational? Max Abrahms 12. Alex Braithwaite and Ian Orringer: Target Selection 13. Leena Malkki: Longevity of Terrorist Groups 14. Can States be Terrorists? Kieran McConaghy 15. Caron Gentry: Gendered and Racialised Terrorism 16. Peter Lehr: Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism, and Technology 17. Peter Neumann: Old and New Terrorism 18. Donald Holbrook: Social Media and Terrorism 19. Is Terrorism Effective? Diego MuroPART THREE: COUNTERING TERRORISM20. Martin Innes and Helen Innes: Counterterrorism Agencies and Their Work 21. Sondre Lindahl and Richard Jackson: Responding to Terrorism Non-violently 22. Frank Foley: Counterterrorism and Human Rights 23. Rashmi Singh: Foreign Policy and Countering Terrorism 24. Christian Kaunert and Ori Wertman: International Organisations and Counterterrorism 25. Jakana Thomas: Terrorism by Insurgents and Rebels 26. Daniel Koehler: Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism 27. Sarah Marsden: Disengagement and De-Radicalisation Programmes 28. Orla Lynch and Carmel Joyce: Victims of Terrorism and Political Violence 29. Audrey Kurth Cronin: The End of Terrorist Campaigns
