Global Terrorism

by Brenda J. Lutz, Andrew T. H. Tan, Julian Droogan

Overview

This thoroughly revised and updated edition explores the evolution and persistence of terrorism by examining the core motivations-religious, ethnic, and political- driving violent extremist groups and individuals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032842479
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/26/2025
Edition description:	5th ed.
Pages:	380
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Brenda J. Lutz earned a PhD. in politics from the University of Dundee in the United Kingdom. She is Political Scientist in the Boston area, and specialises in terrorism, international political violence, and animal justice. She has presented at conferences around the world and has written numerous books, chapters, and articles; many with the late James M Lutz.

Andrew T. H. Tan is a graduate of Sydney, Cambridge and the National University of Singapore. He is Non-Resident Principal Fellow at the Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs, New Zealand and was previously Professor of Security Studies, Macquarie University, Sydney. He specialises in security studies, terrorism and insurgency, defence studies and Indo-Pacific international relations. He is author, co-author, editor and co-editor of 25 books.

 Julian Droogan is a Professor, School of International Studies at Macquarie University, Australia. He is also Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (Routledge). His research focuses on online extremism and disinformation, South Asian violent extremism, and terrorist cultures, the Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (Routledge).

Table of Contents

1 Terrorism in the World, Today and Yesterday 2 What Is Terrorism? Definition and Classification 3 Strategy, Tactics, Weapons, and Targets 4 State Sponsors and Supporters of Terrorism 5 Religious Justification for Terrorism 6 Ethnic and National Bases of Terrorism 7 Terrorism and Ideologies of the Left 8 Terrorism and Ideologies of the Right 9 Terrorism and Multiple Motivations 10 State Use of Domestic Terrorism Instead of Repression 11 Countries with Multiple Crises of Terrorism 12 Counterterrorism 13 Terrorism: A Continuing Phenomenon

Editorial Reviews

"Global Terrorism remains the gold standard for students and professionals seeking a comprehensive and objective global breath with an understanding of terrorism. The authors offer a powerful combination of clarity, and scharlythunder. This fifth edition is essential reading for courses in political science and security studies and beyond..."

– Dr. Tony Piscitelli, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Norwich University, UK

"The fifth edition continues the practice of the previous four in providing a comprehensive coverage of terrorism in a global setting, not just on the Middle East and/or Islam. The case study approach provides students with the necessary details on many different types of terrorist groups and other aspects of terrorism, such as weapons, strategies, targets, ideologies, and counterterrorism. Global Terrorism is well written and is unique in its coverage and organization."

– Jeffrey Ian Ross, PhD, University of Baltimore, USA

"Now in its fully revised and updated fifth edition, Global Terrorism remains the definitive textbook and reference for the study of terrorism and violent non-state actors in the contemporary world. Comprehensive, clear, and authoritative, it is an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners alike. Highly recommended."

– Professor Michael Rainsborough, Academic Principal, Australian War College, Canberra, Australia

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