The New Terrorism : Fanaticism and the Arms of Mass Destruction

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The destruction of the World Trade Towers demonstrates the horrifying consequences of a terrorist strike. But as technological advances make weapons of mass destruction frighteningly easy to acquire, a revolution is occurring in the very nature of terrorism--one that may make these attackslook like child's play. In The New Terrorism Walter Laqueur, one of the foremost experts on terrorism and international strategic affairs, recounts the history of terrorism and, more importantly, examines the future of terrorist activity worldwide. Laqueur traces the chilling trend away from terrorism perpet.  Read more... Abstract: The destruction of the World Trade Towers demonstrates the horrifying consequences of a terrorist strike. But as technological advances make weapons of mass destruction frighteningly easy to acquire, a revolution is occurring in the very nature of terrorism--one that may make these attackslook like child's play. In The New Terrorism Walter Laqueur, one of the foremost experts on terrorism and international strategic affairs, recounts the history of terrorism and, more importantly, examines the future of terrorist activity worldwide. Laqueur traces the chilling trend away from terrorism perpet Content: Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Terrorism and History Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorist Motives: Marx, Muhammad, and Armageddon Terror and the Far Right Religion and Terrorism State Terrorism Exotic Terrorism Terrorism and Organized Crime Terrorism Today and Tomorrow Terrorism of the Future Bibliographical Essay Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z.