Terrorism in the 21st Century

by Cynthia C. Combs

From the publisher:
Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century helps readers understand what terrorism is and realistically assess the future of this phenomenon. Putting terrorism into historical perspective and approaching it as a form of political violence, this text offers tools like the latest data and numerous case studies to facilitate the critical analysis of terrorist acts and break down what, who, why, and how. Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century surveys national and international responses, evaluating their effectiveness and concluding with notes on future threats and trends.