{"product_id":"terrorism-and-counterterrorism-9781138190146","title":"Terrorism and Counterterrorism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrorism and Counterterrorism\u003c\/strong\u003e by Nacos, Brigitte. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781138190146.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the phenomenon of terrorism in the age of ISIS\/ISIL, Terrorism and Counterterrorism investigates this form of political violence in an international and American context and in light of new and historical trends. In this comprehensive and highly readable text, renowned expert Brigitte Nacos clearly defines terrorisms diverse causes, actors, and strategies; outlines anti- and counter-terrorist responses; and highlights terrorisms relationship with the public and media. Terrorism and Counterterrorism introduces students to the fields main debates and helps them critically assess our understanding of, and our strategies for, addressing this complex and enduring issue.\n\nNew to the 5th Edition\nCovers important terrorist developments since 2012 including the death of Osama bin Laden, the rise of ISIS, the proliferation of home-grown jihadism including the Boston Marathon bombing, and the revelations of Edward Snowden and the NSA.\n\nRefines the treatment of important issues including \"justifiable\" or \"legitimate\" terror, waves of terror, and state sponsored terror, among others.\n\nAmplifies the coverage of media and terrorism including e-terrorism, the role of social media in recruitment, \"propaganda by deed,\" and other cutting edge topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648264167477,"sku":"ByrdShop_1138190144","price":59.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781138190146_9e7494d5-f3f2-4315-ad0e-50e33572ea47.jpg?v=1781743195","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/terrorism-and-counterterrorism-9781138190146","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}