Brigitte L. Nacos Knihy

The book delves into the complexities of terrorism, particularly in the context of ISIS/ISIL, examining its causes, actors, and strategies within both international and American frameworks. It offers insights into counterterrorism responses and the interplay between terrorism and media. The sixth edition enriches previous analyses by incorporating recent developments, such as the evolution of extremist groups and the role of intelligence post-9/11. It also explores factors contributing to terrorism, including childhood trauma and the involvement of women and children, while addressing human rights issues in counterterrorism efforts.

The book delves into the ongoing threat of jihadist groups like Al Qaeda and ISIS, alongside domestic extremist movements. It provides a thorough examination of the historical and contemporary dimensions of political violence, detailing the varied causes and strategies of terrorism. Renowned expert Brigitte Nacos outlines responses to terrorism and explores its interactions with the media and public perception. Aimed at students, it presents key debates in the field, fostering critical assessment of our approaches to this intricate issue.

With new and expanded chapters, the third edition provides an in-depth look at how terrorists exploit mass media to get attention, spread fear and anxiety among the targets of this sort of violence and threaten further attacks. This volume will help readers to understand the centrality of media considerations in both terrorism and counterterrorism.