The Politics of Terror

Bringing together both classic and contemporary research, The Politics of Terror provides a systematic introduction to the theory, politics, and practice of terrorism. In addition to offering a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of the subject, Chenoweth and Moore challenge readers to think critically. The book is oriented around a set of empirical, theoretical, and methodological puzzles that arise in the study of terrorism. By encouraging students to engage with these puzzles, and equipping them with the resources to do so thoughtfully, the authors present a nuanced introduction to a complex and crucially important field.

Erica Chenoweth is Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the Joseph Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver.
Pauline L. Moore is a PhD candidate at the Joseph Korbell School of International Studies at the University of Denver.

Preface

Part I: Analyzing Terrorism

Chapter 1 Introducing Terrorism

Chapter 2 The Strategic Approach

Chapter 3 The Organizational Approach

Chapter 4 The Psychological Approach

Chapter 5 The Ideological Approach

Chapter 6 Structural Approaches

Chapter 7 Critical Approaches

Part II: Explaining Terrorist Behavior

Chapter 8 Terrorist Target Selection

Chapter 9 Suicide Terrorism

Chapter 10 Terrorism & Social Services

Chapter 11 State Sponsorship of Terrorism

Chapter 12 Gender & Terrorism

Part III: Countering Terrorism

Chapter 13 Counterterrorism Instruments

Chapter 14 The Politics of Counterterrorism

Chapter 15 Conclusion: How Terrorism Ends

Glossary

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