Terrorism in the Twenty-first Century
Terrorism in the Twenty-first Century by Cindy C. Combs, published by Routledge in 2018, is an in-depth examination of terrorism, its responses, and the evolving trends that shape its future. This 8th edition spans 430 pages and is presented in English, offering a comprehensive analysis of terrorism as a form of political violence. The book places terrorism within a historical context and provides essential concepts, current data, and various case studies to facilitate a deeper understanding of terrorist acts.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of contemporary issues, including the role of religion in modern terrorism and the impact of social media on recruitment and propaganda. The text also delves into the radicalization processes associated with groups like ISIS and the increasing threat of cyber attacks. By breaking down the who, what, why, and how of terrorism, this edition equips readers to critically evaluate patterns of behavior and anticipate future developments in the realm of terrorism.
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Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century helps readers understand terrorism, responses to it, and current trends that affect the future of this phenomenon.
Putting terrorism into historical perspective and analyzing it as a form of political violence, this text presents the most essential concepts, the latest data, and numerous case studies to promote effective analysis of terrorist acts. Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century objectively breaks down the who-what-why-how of terrorism, giving readers a way both to understand patterns of behavior and to more critically evaluate forthcoming patterns.
New to the 8th Edition
- Provides a more intense exploration of religion as a primary cause of contemporary terrorism.
- Focuses on the role of social media in recruitment and propaganda.
- Examines the radicalization and recruitment by ISIS to fighting and to domestic young people to carry out attacks at home.
- Explores the growing threat – and reality – of cyber attacks.
- Updates the material on the networking of terrorism today.
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