Our Violent World: Terrorism in Society

by Kevin McDonald

Book Overview

What can the analysis of violence and terror tell us about the modern world? Why is violence often used to achieve religious, cultural or political goals? Can we understand the search for the extreme that increasingly shapes violence today?

From 1960s student movements to today's global jihad, this text explores the factors and debates shaping violence and terrorism in our contemporary society. Each chapter confronts examples of disturbing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230224741
• ISBN13: 9780230224742
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"