Terrorism and Counterterrorism (5^th Ed.)

Focusing on the phenomenon of terrorism in the age of ISIS/ISIL, Terrorism and Counterterrorism investigates this form of political violence in an international and American context and in light of new and historical trends. In this comprehensive and highly readable text, renowned expert Brigitte Nacos clearly defines terrorism's diverse causes, actors, and strategies; outlines anti- and counter-terrorist responses; and highlights terrorism's relationship with the public and media. Terrorism and Counterterrorism introduces students to the field's main debates and helps them critically assess our understanding of, and our strategies for, addressing this complex and enduring issue.

New to the 5^th Edition

• Covers important terrorist developments since 2012 including the death of Osama bin Laden, the rise of ISIS, the proliferation of home-grown jihadism including the Boston Marathon bombing, and the revelations of Edward Snowden and the NSA.
• Refines the treatment of important issues including "justifiable" or "legitimate" terror, waves of terror, and state sponsored terror, among others.
• Amplifies the coverage of media and terrorism including e-terrorism, the role of social media in recruitment, "propaganda by deed," and other cutting edge topics.

1. Introduction: The Terrorist Threat  PART 1: Terrorism  2. The Perennial Debate: What Is Terrorism?  3. Terrorism in the Global Context  4. Terrorism in the American Context  5. Religious Terrorism: Political Violence in the Name of God  6. The Making of Terrorists: Causes, Conditions, Influences  7. Women, Children, and Terrorism  8. Common Thread: Goals, Targets, and Tactics  9. Organizational Structures and the Financing of Terror  PART 2: Counterterrorism  10. Terrorism and America’s Post–9/11 National Security Strategy  11. The Utility of Hard and Soft Power in Counterterrorism  12. Balancing Security, Liberty, and Human Rights  13. Homeland Security: Preparedness and Prevention  PART 3: Terrorism and Counterterrorism in News Media and Internet  14. Terrorist Propaganda and the Mainstream Media  15. Terror and Hate in Cyberspace  16. Counterterrorism in the News  17. Conclusion: Living with Terrorist Threats  APPENDIX: Major Terrorist Incidents since the Late 1970s