Encyclopedia of Terrorism, Third Edition
Encyclopedia of Terrorism, Third Edition by Cindy Combs, published by Facts on File in August 2021, is a comprehensive reference work that spans 432 pages. This edition provides an extensive survey of terrorism, addressing its persistent presence in global affairs, particularly in light of ongoing conflicts and incidents around the world. The book features over 330 entries organized in an A-to-Z format, offering detailed insights into significant events, individuals, organizations, and locations that have influenced international terrorism.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of various aspects of terrorism, with each entry contextualized within its historical background to elucidate the motivations behind these actions. The updated content includes new entries on topics such as Islamic State activities, narco-terrorism, and recent attacks, ensuring that the information reflects current trends and developments. This edition serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, journalists, and policymakers interested in understanding the complexities of terrorism and its implications on a global scale.
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The ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the bombings overseas have shown that–despite the “War on Terror”–terrorism is still very much a part of daily life for many individuals. Encyclopedia of Terrorism, Third Edition provides students, researchers, journalists, and policymakers with a complete survey of what seems to be an intractable problem. More than 330 entries organized in an easily accessible, A-to-Z format offer comprehensive treatments of the events, people, organizations, and places that have played a major role in international terrorism. Each entry is placed within its appropriate historical context to help readers understand the wide-ranging motivations behind terrorist actions.
New and updated entries include:
Islamic State mass shootings narco-terrorism Paris attacks Pulse nightclub terrorist attack right-wing terrorism San Bernardino attacks school site analysis siege of the U.S. Capitol Special Projects Team-Special Air Service (SAS) state-sponsored terrorism white supremacist groups
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