
A refreshingly accessible, innovative and student-focused guide to understanding terrorism as part of political conflict, drawing on a wealth of theories and case studies, this book offers a way out of the cycle of terrorist and counterterrorist violence.

This textbook explains why people engage in terrorism and how to improve counterterrorism policy. Featuring global case studies throughout, it provides an accessible and engaging evaluation of knowledge on the history and strategies of terrorism and counterterrorism. When we...