Understanding terrorism: contested concept, conflicting perspectives and shattering consequences

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Understanding terrorism: contested concept, conflicting perspectives and shattering consequences

Terrorism is an old phenomenon but its modern manifestation was first noted in the 19th century with the anarchist group who assassinated Czar Alexander II in 1881. Since then it has continued unabated but its intensity and frequency increased in the 21st century. This study examines the trends in i...

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Main Author:	Moten, Abdul Rashid
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	IIUM Press 2010
Subjects:	JA Political science (General)
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/13144/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/13144/1/138.pdf

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