Terrorism

Terrorism: Strategic and Methodological Approaches is an anthology that provides students with foundational knowledge on the subject of terrorism and the research processes that help those in the field understand terrorism and counterterrorism. The collection emphasizes logical analysis and the scientific method, providing students ample opportunity to apply critical thinking skills to the examination of historical trends, ideologies, and motivation and recruitment. The text includes thought-provoking readings that explore the scientific study of terrorism, its definition and classification, and strategic interactions and terrorist tactics. Students learn about the relationship between transnational terrorism and democracy and the complexity of religion, terrorism, and organizations like ISIS and Al-Qaeda. Featuring timely content and insightful readings, Terrorism is an ideal textbook for courses in terrorism, counterterrorism, and research methods related to the study of terrorism.