Dictionary Of Terrorism

The United States Department of Defense defines terrorism as 'the calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological.' While terrorism has been around for centuries, it was the al Qa'eda attacks of September 11, 2001, that brought home to the world, and most particularly the United States, just how dangerous terrorism can be. The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Terrorism presents the full spectrum of forms of political violence through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on major terrorist groups and their leaders, significant terrorist events, cyber-terrorism, counterterrorism, and social science concepts regarding the motivations and group dynamics of terrorist groups. Authors Sean K. Anderson and Stephen Sloan move beyond the gut reaction we have to this volatile and divisive topic by providing a reliable and objective reference on terrorism.

Terrorism is one of the primary concerns of the modern world and is increasingly becoming a major factor in all international relations in the 21st century. This revised and updated second edition of a major reference work in the area contains definitions and descriptions of all aspects of terrorism and political violence, including: * individual terrorists * terrorist organisations * terrorist incidents * countries affected by terrorism * types of terrorism * measures against terrorism * forms of political violence * history of terrorism * psychology of terrorism

One of the defining features of the post-9/11 world is the extent to which terrorism has become a key organising principle for domestic and international politics. Introduced by an essay exploring the complex nature of terrorism and with more than 250 entries, each containing suggestions for further reading, the Dictionary of Terrorism provides an overview of the key themes, individuals, organizations and tactics that have shaped terrorism throughout history and into the contemporary world. It covers: Events such as the 9/11 attacks and the 7/7 London bombings Terrorist organizations from the Assassins of the first century to the modern Zapatista Army of National Liberation Biographies of individual terrorists ranging from Abu Ayyub al-Masri to Abu Zubaydah with extensive coverage given to key figures such as Osama bin Laden Terrorist tactics such as bombings, hijacking and hostage taking Key international counter-terrorism conventions The Dictionary of Terrorism is an easily accessible resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, policy-makers and anyone seeking to understand the nature of political, ethnic and religious violence in the world today.

This newly revised and updated Dictionary contains a wealth of information regarding major terrorist groups, significant terrorist events and the weapons behind the terror. Beginning with acts of terrorism from the first century Judean Zealots and Sicarii to latter-day leftist, rightist and fundamentalist militants, this book offers insight into how and why such groups originated.

Covering every important legal concept used in the discussion of contemporary terrorism, this dictionary offers a clear and understandable description of each term including a definition, an explanation of its legal significance as it applies to specific terrorist circumstances, and other relevant elements that provide a full comprehension of the concept. The extensive list of terms includes terrorist case law, statutory law and individual descriptions of major terrorist groups and attacks. The thematic organization of this dictionary allows for a simple and orderly understanding and review of the topics involved in the application of the law to events and cases forming the field of political violence. All persons interested in learning about the legal environment that applies to terrorism should find this work ideal and comprehensive; especially those in the military, state security, government officials, and lawyers should find it to be an essential reference book.

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Anarchist, freedom fighter, fundamentalist, terrorist. These words are thrown about today with seeming abandon. But each of these terms, and hundreds like them, have connotations and denotations charged with meanings which can be used strategically by politicians, journalists, and ordinary citizens. ^ITalking Terrorism^R defines, traces, and explains the loaded, controversial, confusing, and shifting language that surrounds terrorist activity. The dictionary comprises words used to characterize individuals, groups, or countries that commit or support acts of political violence. Also covered is the closely related language that conveys the justifications and agendas of those responding to violence, including these groups' self-characterizations, which might entail the masking of a multitude of sins. In addition, the ways terrorists use language to smear enemies, recruit and inspire group members, and communicate the righteousness of their causes are examined. Following an A-to-Z format, ^ITalking Terrorism^R identifies and defines terms in dictionary style, then explores the charged meanings of the words, and often supplies examples of the words' usage. Cross-references will lead readers to related words and show the complicated web of words used in this verbal warfare. In the words and verbal maneuvers discussed in the dictionary, readers will see how enemies are manufactured through demonization, biased media coverage and government spin in action, and brutality legitimized as virtue, along with the besmirching of its victims. Much of what readers will find may not seem encouraging, yet ^ITalking Terrorism^R will open the eyes and ears of anyone who wants to come to grips with today's tumultuous political world.

First published on Amazon as the ́Terror of Radical Islam ́ now re-titled ́A Dictionary of Radical Islam ́ is an updated version of that book including a number of additions.My mandate was to create a reference book of the names used in the media relating to Islamic terror groups. I have kept as far as possible a balanced view in the accompanying narratives but most importantly I want to clarify some misconceptions and misnomers. For example most people could not tell you the difference between a Sunni Muslim or a Shia or Shiite. Or tell you about Gaza or the Talaban, Al-Queda or Boco Harem (ISWAP). Or know that a third of the worlds 1.7 billion Muslims live in Africa. Or what Sharia law, a Jihad, a fatwa, Janna or Iblis is? And is there any truth in the belief that a jihad will be given 72 virgins after his death as a warrior? This a simple to understand book compiled in alphabetical order describing in plain language the meanings of the words. The Islamic terrorist is now a reality in our streets, theatres, planes and beaches. We are at war with them and they with us. They kill and wreck countries fragile economies. They hide in the west and attack the most vulnerable. They rape, torture and decapitate in their homelands anyone who opposes them or their beliefs. A working knowledge of the terms used and a basic understanding of what drives them is what this book is about. I take a balanced view in my narratives about ISIS, ISL, ISWAP and the multitude of other radical splinter groups that seek to dominate Islam. I describe a little of the history of Islam from Muhammad in a cave to a suicide vest in a concert hall some 700 years later. What would that alleged wise and gentle prophet think had he been alive today? What would he think of the violence? All Abrahamic scriptures, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, mutated by time and re-telling, preach death to its adversaries and non-believers. If we lived just a few hundred years ago or during biblical times we would fear Christianity and the church as much as the west now fear Islam and Sharia law. In sixteenth century England you could be put to death simply for reading the bible in English. Read on ...