Terrorism Versus Democracy by Paul Wilkinson

Terrorism Versus Democracy by Paul Wilkinson

Provides us with some much needed criteria for distinguishing between terrorists and freedom fighters, and an explanation of the uses of terrorism as a political, social, religious and criminal weapon. This book is useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students of terrorism studies, political science and international relations.

'Paul Wilkinson has been saying challenging things about terrorism and the liberal state for over thirty yearsIn the era of the so-called "war on terror" his perspective on the subject is more important than ever. This book deserves to be widely read: its message on the need for respect for human rights is a vital one in these security-oriented days.' - Professor Conor Gearty, Rausing Director, Centre for the Study of Human Rights, LSE

'From one of the founding fathers of terrorism studies, an urgent and necessary reminder of that which we must hold dear in combating all forms of terrorism. Paul Wilkinson understands the vital lessons to be learned from responding to terrorism, and this updated edition of his landmark book is absolutely essential reading.' - Dr John Horgan, University of St Andrews

`This is a well-argued, balanced book on a subject where sound judgement is often lacking. Professor Wilkinson, one of the leading authorities on the subject of terrorism, discusses both the terrorist threat and the appropriateness of military, legal and diplomatic responses with clarity and persuasion. This book is an important addition to the literature on terrorism and deserves to be widely read.’ -Dr Alex Schmid

Wilkinson's second edition is not just an eloquently written and challenging read, it is also a comprehensive resource on Global Terrorism. - Romeike

'...an exceptionally impressive book'- Aaron Edwards, Political Studies Review

Paul Wilkinson is Professor of International Relations and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV) at the University of St Andrews. His publications include Contemporary Research on Terrorism (as co-editor, 1987) and Aviation Terrorism and Security (as co-editor, 1999). He co-authored with Joseph S. Nye Jr. and Yukio Satoh the report to the Trilateral Commission (2003) Addressing the New International Terrorism; Prevention, Intervention and Multilateral Co-operation and served as Adviser to Lord Lloyd of Berwick’s Inquiry into Legislation Against Terrorism, and authored vol. two, the Research Report for the Inquiry (1996).

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ISBN 13	9780415384780
ISBN 10	0415384788
Title	Terrorism Versus Democracy
Author	Paul Wilkinson
Series	Political Violence
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2006-06-29
Number of pages	272
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