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Understanding Terrorism in America: From the Klan to al Qaeda
Author(s): Christopher Hewitt (Author)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: 26 Sept. 2002
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 176 pages
- ISBN-10: 0415277655
- ISBN-13: 9780415277655
Book Description
Christopher Hewitt’s comprehensive book surveys the characteristics and causes of terrorism and governmental responses to it. He also examines the organizational structure of terrorist networks, how they are financed and their ideological agendas. Groups covered include: Islamic fundamentalists, white and black racists, black nationalists, revolutionary communists, neo-Nazis, militant Jewish groups, anti-abortionists and émigré groups. This book is essential reading for students of American politics and terrorism. It also provides a highly readable account for interested readers wishing to know more about a topic which has recently become tragically relevant to world affairs.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Everyone interested in terrorism will find this book useful and that includes scholars, law enforcement people, the military services, university classes, and the general public.” – David C Rapoport, Editor, Journal of Terrorism and Political Violence
‘Any student thirsting for a rich yet accessible account of terrorism in the USA or curious about political extremism’s effects on democracy may turn to this useful book with profit’ – Journal of Peace Research, May 2004
About the Author
Christopher Hewitt is Professor of Sociology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA.
