Global Terrorism : A Beginner¿s Guide

Who are al-Qaeda & what do they want? Is religious terrorism a new phenomenon? What drives someone to become a suicide bomber? This book answers these & other questions, looking at terrorism as a tactic from the purges of the French Revolution to the death squads of Colombia. Drawing on the lessons of the past to confront the challenges of the present, Weinberg asks: Can a gov¿t. commit acts of terror? What happens when the media becomes part of the story? How do we fight -- & overcome -- terror? ¿Well-balanced, authoritative & highly readable, this book is essential reading for everyone worried about homeland security or seeking to gain a deeper understanding of where terrorism comes from, how it works & where it ends.¿Weinberg, Leonard is the author of 'Global Terrorism : A Beginner¿s Guide', published 2007 under ISBN 9781422391167 and ISBN 1422391167.