Terrorism, Identity and Legitimacy

The Four Waves theory and political violence

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Law Enforcement, International, International Security, History, Military
Cover of the book Terrorism, Identity and Legitimacy by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781136848667
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: December 13, 2010
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781136848667
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: December 13, 2010
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book argues that terrorism in the modern world has occurred in four "waves" of forty years each. It offers evidence-based explanations of terrorism, national identity, and political legitimacy by leading scholars from various disciplines with contrasting perspectives on political violence.

Whether violence is local or global, it tends to be both patterned and innovative. It elicits chaos, but can be understood by the application of new models or theories, depending upon the methods and data experts employ. The contributors in this volume apply their experiences and studies of terrorists, mob violence, fashions in international and political violence, religion’s role in terrorism and violence, the relationship between technology and terror, a recurring paradigm of terrorist waves, nation-states struggling to establish democratic/elective governments, and factions competing for control within states - in order to make sense of both national and international acts of political violence and to ask and answer some of the most disturbing questions these phenomena present. 

This book will be of much interest to students of terrorism, religion and violence, nationalism, sociology, war and conflict studies and IR in general.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book argues that terrorism in the modern world has occurred in four "waves" of forty years each. It offers evidence-based explanations of terrorism, national identity, and political legitimacy by leading scholars from various disciplines with contrasting perspectives on political violence.

Whether violence is local or global, it tends to be both patterned and innovative. It elicits chaos, but can be understood by the application of new models or theories, depending upon the methods and data experts employ. The contributors in this volume apply their experiences and studies of terrorists, mob violence, fashions in international and political violence, religion’s role in terrorism and violence, the relationship between technology and terror, a recurring paradigm of terrorist waves, nation-states struggling to establish democratic/elective governments, and factions competing for control within states - in order to make sense of both national and international acts of political violence and to ask and answer some of the most disturbing questions these phenomena present. 

This book will be of much interest to students of terrorism, religion and violence, nationalism, sociology, war and conflict studies and IR in general.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Pronunciation for English as an International Language by
Cover of the book Feeding Children Inside and Outside the Home by
Cover of the book Mapping Precariousness, Labour Insecurity and Uncertain Livelihoods by
Cover of the book The Routledge Companion to the Philosophy of Race by
Cover of the book Herbert Read by
Cover of the book Psychology in Football by
Cover of the book Circle Time for Young Children by
Cover of the book Enhancing Classroom-based Talk by
Cover of the book World Folklore for Storytellers: Tales of Wonder, Wisdom, Fools, and Heroes by
Cover of the book Racial Discrimination by
Cover of the book Middle Management in Action by
Cover of the book French Film by
Cover of the book The Atomistic Congress: Interpretation of Congressional Change by
Cover of the book Return on Investment in Meetings and Events by
Cover of the book The Politics of Speed by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy