Praise for the First Edition:</p> <p></p> <p>`I am very favorably impressed with this book. The author is well informed and an excellent writer. The recommended readings, Web sites, boxes, tables and the like provide very attractive features. There is an abundance of very good historical and current examples. I would adopt this book for my courses and look forward to its publication' - Frank Hagan, Mercyhurst College</p> <p></p> <p>Understanding Terrorism, Second Edition, is a uniquely comprehensive exploration of contemporary terrorism, suitable for professional as well as for academic courses of instruction. It incorporates key topics as well as discussion boxes and Web exercises intended to stimulate critical thinking in readers - a true "one-stop shop" for gaining an understanding of the field.</p> <p></p> <p>New to the Second Edition:</p> <p></p> <p>- new chapters on religious terrorism, a consolidated chapter on ideological terrorism, and a new chapter on two cutting-edge topics: gender-focused political violence and the nexus between criminal enterprises and terrorist violence;</p> <p></p> <p>- a resource Website devoted to the book to enhance learning;</p> <p></p> <p>- introductory `opening viewpoints in each chapter to give an overview of the concepts explored within.</p> <p></p> <p>Understanding Terrorism is one of the first core studies on the subject of terrorism, offering a comprehensive review of the events, ideas, motivations and histories that result in terrorist activity, as well as an examination of the theories helping to explain such activity.

Martin (California State U.-Dominguez Hills) updates his textbook for terrorism courses in such fields as political science, government, administration of justice, sociology, history, and philosophy. It covers the concept and definition of terrorism, the terrorists, the terrorist trade (besides hawking books about it), terrorism in the US, response options, and the future of terrorism. No date is noted for the first edition.
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Martin (California State U.-Dominguez Hills) updates his textbook for terrorism courses in such fields as political science, government, administration of justice, sociology, history, and philosophy. It covers the concept and definition of terrorism, the terrorists, the terrorist trade (besides hawking books about it), terrorism in the US, response options, and the future of terrorism. No date is noted for the first edition. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Gus Martin's Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues (Second Edition) is one of the finest stand-alone, comprehensive textbooks for university courses. Each chapter is organized pedagogically, with opposing viewpoints and issues for classroom discussion.-Joshua Sinai, ForeWordLet me say that this book is one of the most comprehensive works on the matter that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. -Timothy N. Cash, S2 Institute OrlandoIn the same dynamic spirit as the prior edition, the Second Edition of Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues continues to provide students with an interesting, accessible and comprehensive exploration of contemporary terrorism. This new edition is completely updated to offer the most recent theories and cases related to terrorist activity and efforts to combat terrorism over the last three years.

New to the Second Edition: Offers a new chapter on religious terrorism: Because religious terrorism has become so prominent in the world today, it is important for readers to investigate the different manifestations of religious violence. This new chapter evaluates the historical and modern origins, as well as the quality of religious terrorism to help students develop a contextual perspective on the modern era of religious violence. Includes coverage of cutting-edge issues: New material on gender-selective terrorism and the nexus between criminal enterprises and terrorist violence is provided to orient readers to these emerging topics and stimulate critical thinking. A consolidated chapter on ideological terrorism is also included, in which the causes of left-wing and right-wing terrorism areidentified, as are the qualities of ideological violence. Provides updated pedagogy: Opening Viewpoints begin each chapter to express in human terms the roots and responses to terrorism. All maps, tables, case studies, and Web exercises have been updated to help students better understand the concepts and issues presented within the text. In addition, more photos are used to help illustrate the violence caused by terrorist activity as well as provide visual context to other areas of the world and different time periods. Accompanied by High-Quality Ancillaries Instructor's Resource CD-ROM: provides test questions, maps from the book, and guidance on using Discussion Boxes Companion Web site at www.sagepub.com/Martin2Study containts research articles focusing on terrorism that are useful to instructors and students alike for review and further research Intended Audience: This text is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Political Conflict in the fields of Criminal Justice, Political Science, Administration of Justice, Sociology, Public Administration, and Peace Studies; as well as for professionals, such as law enforcement, corporate, or other agency employees.

In the same dynamic spirit as the prior edition, the Second Edition of Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues continues to provide students with an interesting, accessible and comprehensive exploration of contemporary terrorism. This new edition is completely updated to offer the most recent theories and cases related to terrorist activity and efforts to combat terrorism over the last three years.