Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology (Praeger Security International)

History

Hewitt, Christopher

Americas

Praeger

Compiles over 3,100 bombings, shootings, kidnappings, and robberies carried out for political or social objectives between 1954 and 2005.
American terrorism―terrorism that occurs within the United States and Puerto Rico―has been remarkably diverse in terms of the causes and ideologies of the terrorists. Here, Christopher Hewitt has compiled the details of over 3,100 bombings, shootings, kidnappings, and robberies carried out for political or social objectives between 1954 and 2005. Arranged chronologically, concise entries offer valuable ready reference information including the date of the incident, the type of incident, the group or person responsible, where the attack occurred, and the details of the act. Thematic indexes, bibliography, and thorough indexing make this an indispensable resource for students and researchers of modern political violence in America.

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.

Understanding Terrorism in America: From the Klan to al Qaeda (Routledge Studies in Extremism and Democracy)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Routledge

Understanding Terrorism in America (Routledge Studies in Extremism and Democracy)

Understanding Terrorism in America

These informative entries examine the full range of modern separatist movements and insurgencies in the world today, including coverage of related organizations, parties, campaigns, political events, and leaders.
Acquaint yourself with the world's main ethnic separatist and unification crusades, organizations, parties, campaigns, political events, and leaders in this comprehensive reference work. Individual entries examine the full range of movements and insurgencies including Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Baluchis, South Moluccans, Berbers, New Caledonia, and more. An introductory essay defines and explains ethnic separatist and unification movements, including causes and outcomes, and a chronology places events in historical perspective.
 • An introductory essay defines and explains ethnic separatist and unification movements, including causes and outcomes
• A chronology places events in historical perspective
• Coverage is enhanced by illustrations and original maps

Encyclopedia of Modern Separatist Movements

Cheetham, Tom

Historical Study & Educational Resources

ABC-CLIO

These informative entries examine the full range of modern separatist movements and insurgencies in the world today, including coverage of related organizations, parties, campaigns, political events, and leaders.• An introductory essay defines and explains ethnic separatist and unification movements, including causes and outcomes• A chronology places events in historical perspective• Coverage is enhanced by illustrations and original maps

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

ABC CLIO Europe (ABC-CLIO)

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