Inside terrorism
Hoffman, Bruce, 1954-2006
Book
Total copies: 3
¿́¿Bruce Hoffman¿́¿s Inside Terrorism has remained a seminal work for understanding the historical evolution of terrorism and the terrorist mindset. In this revised edition of the classic text, Hoffman analyses the new adversaries, motivations, and tactics of global terrorism that have emerged in recent years, focusing specifically on how al Qaeda has changed since 9/11; the reasons behind its resiliency, resonance, and longevity; and its successful use of the Internet and videotapes to build public support and gain new recruits. Hoffman broadens the discussion by evaluating the potential repercussions of the Iraqi insurgency, the use of suicide bombers, terrorist exploitation of new communications media, and the likelihood of a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear terrorist strike.¿́¿ -- SAF Professional Reading Programme, 4th Edition - STAGE II: CPT 2 to MAJ 1 & MWO-SWO
Main title:
Inside terrorism / Bruce Hoffman.
Author:
Edition:
Rev. and expanded ed.
Imprint:
New York : Columbia University Press, c2006.
Collation:
xvii, 432 p., [20] p. of plates : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [369]-413) and index.
Contents:
Defining terrorism -- The end of empire and the origins of contemporary terrorism -- The internationalization of terrorism -- Religion and terrorism -- Suicide terrorism -- The old media, terrorism, and public opinion -- The new media, terrorism, and the shaping of global opinion -- The modern terrorist mind-set: tactics, targets, tradecraft, and technologies -- Terrorism today and tomorrow.
ISBN:
0231126980 (cloth alk paper)0231126999 (pbk alk paper)9780231126991
Dewey class:
363.325303.625
LC class:
HV6431HV6431 HOF
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
64768