Books in the Political Violence series

This book is a detailed examination of whether domestic security measures are striking an appropriate balance between homeland security and civil liberties in the post-9/11 era.

Examines the various attempts that have been made to counter the wave of terrorism, including the US strikes against Afghanistan and Iraq, President George W Bush's declaration of a 'war against terrorism', the creation of the US Department of Homeland Security, and the 9/11 Commission.

Provides an analytical critique of the state of research in the terrorism and counter terrorism studies field, what it has substantively achieved over the years and where it should be heading in the future. This book includes an appendix containing 444 identified research topics developed by the United Nations Terrorism Prevention Branch.

Containing essays by top international scholars, this book provides a comprehensive analytical critique of the current state of research in the terrorism and counter-terrorism studies field.

Focuses on a small but important group of movements that constitute a distinct 'fifth wave' of modern terrorism, called the "New Tribalism". This book critiques David Rapoport's Four Waves theory, arguing that the theory does not account for movements which radicalize and turn inward, losing touch with, or interest in, their foreign compatriots.