Terrorism: A Very Short Introduction, 3rd… by Charles Townshend · Audiobook preview

Terrorism: A Very Short Introduction, 3rd Edition
Authored by Charles Townshend
Narrated by Liam Gerrard

0:00 Intro
0:03 1 The trouble with terrorism
29:19 Outro

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

For many, the terrorist attacks of September 2001 changed the face of the world, pushing terrorism to the top of political agendas, and leading to a series of world events, including the war in Iraq and the invasion of Afghanistan. The recent terror attacks in various European cities have shown that terrorism remains a crucial issue today. Charting a clear path through the efforts to understand and explain modern terrorism, Charles Townshend examines the historical, ideological, and local roots of terrorist violence. This new edition analyzes the emergence of terrorism as a political strategy, and discusses the objectives which have been pursued by users of this strategy from French revolutionaries to Islamic jihadists. Considering the kinds of groups and individuals who adopt terrorism, Townshend discusses the emergence of ISIS and the upsurge in individual suicide action, and explores the issues involved in finding a proportionate response to the threat they present, particularly by liberal democratic societies. Analyzing the growing use of knives and other edged weapons in attacks, and the issue of "cyberterror," Townshend details the use of counterterrorist measures, from control orders to drone strikes, including the Belgian and French responses to the Brussels, Paris, Nice, and Rouen attacks.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Charles Townshend is Emeritus Professor of International History at Keele University. He has held fellowships at the National Humanities Center in North Carolina and the Woodrow Wilson International Center in Washington, DC. His books include Easter 1916: the Irish rebellion and When God Made Hell.

Liam Gerrard is an award-winning voice artist with over ten years of experience working in every field of the voice industry, as well as a highly acclaimed stage and screen actor. A 2017 Audie Award nominee, he has narrated over thirty audiobooks in a wide range of genres and styles.

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AUDIOBOOK DETAILS

Language: English
Publisher: Tantor Media Inc
Published on: July 20, 2021
ISBN: 9781666122664
Duration: 4 hr, 53 min
Genres: Political Science / Terrorism