The focus of this volume is on examining the fundamental causes of alienation and rebellion that underlie the use of terrorism as an instrument of violence. The only exception to this modus operandi is the recent book of neumann, old and new terrorism. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Provides an indepth discussion of terrorism and the wars in iraq and afghanistan in the context of conventional and unconventional war.
Arguing that the newness of al qaedas purpose and methods has been overemphasized, mockaitis seeks to examine the nature of the contemporary threat within a historical context to discern continuities and change in terrorist behavior. Mockaitis has received two major grants from the united states institute of peace 1995, 20012 for his work on peace operations in bosnia and kosovo. New terrorism books the new terrorism wholesaler from delhi. He has another book, the new terrorism, myths and reality, in process. Well researched but easy to read, this book is for the general. Myths and reality, author thomas mockaitis notes that suicide bombers were thought to be a poor mans cruise missile. Tom mockaitis is professor of history at depaul university, where he teaches courses in british, modern european, and military history. Popular terrorism books meet your next favorite book. Myths and reality praeger security international thomas r. This collection of essays examines the strategic dimensions of contemporary terrorist threats. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. I have not attempted to update the list daniel ford. The book is a kind of intellectual godfather to the research i have tried to do on the endings of terrorist campaigns. The terrorism characteristics that have instigated the introduction of the term stem from the modern evolutions in most aspects.
In this work, he examines terrorism quite effectively, beginning with the theoretical concepts of terrorism, and even provides an potential. This is an excellent book for those who want to understand most of the arguments surrounding the united states global war on terror. The book includes valuable excerpts from the writings of military thinkers such as clausewitz and sun tzu, an extensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources, and supporting maps and diagrams. A historical approach to the analysis of terrorism and its evolution result in two erroneous notions. The same feature is also attributed to new terrorism by one of its critics, daniel masters the origin of terrorist threats.
Mockaitis s succinct history of modern terrorism is reason enough to own it. Myths and reality westport, conn praeger security international, 2007. Another example can be found in imam samudras book aku melawan. The book ends with a critical assessment of contemporary trends and possible future developments. His published works include praegers the new terrorism. Mockaitiss succinct history of modern terrorism is. General overview terrorism research resources libguides at. Popular terrorism fiction books meet your next favorite book. For a more succinct description of the new terrorism, see bruce hoffman, the new. Tom mockaitis forthcoming book, violent extremists. Used for political, not military, purposes, and most typically by groups too weak to mount open assaults, it is a modern tool of the alienated, and its psychological impact on the public has increased because of extensive coverage by the media.
Wholesaler of new terrorism books the new terrorism, the terrorism ahead, biowarfare and terrorism offered by books india corporation, delhi. This article attempts to fulfill a lacuna in the literature on terrorism by. I was pleasantly surprised to find that my philosophical ideas on politics have found. Myths and reality praeger security international by mockaitis, thomas isbn. Create a new zalert zalerts allow you to be notified by email about the availability of new books according to your search query. Understanding the domestic and international terrorist threat. Depaul university history professor and terrorism expert tom mockaitis joined the bill and wendy show to talk about the impacts of the new zealand mosque shootings, including the role of social media. The book examins contemporary terrorism within its historical context to discern continuities and change in terrorist activities and ideology. It rejects the idea of a global war on terrorism in favor of a long struggle to reduce terrorist threats while eliminating the root causes of terrorism. Available in the national library of australia collection. It evaluates the changing nature of modern terrorism in the light of the events of september 11 2001.
Mockaitis, 9780804759700, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Well researched but easy to read, this book is for the general reader as well as for all students of terrorism, who will find wisdom on every page. Grand strategy in the war against terrorism edition 1 by. The concept of new terrorism is used by a few but criticized by many. Mockaitis, of depaul university and the strategic studies institute, has written extensively on counterinsurgency, peace operations, and. I formulated certain principles for selfhelp, which seem to have found resonance with many. Terrorism involves activities such as assassinations, bombings, random killings, and hijackings. Tom mockaitis professor of history depaul university. More frequently, new terrorism has focused on a perceived new threat of mass casualties caused by chemical, biological or other agents.
Wgn terrorism analyst tom mockaitis is the author of the new book violent extremists understanding the domestic and international terrorist threat. Grand strategy in the war against terrorism 1st edition. Depaul professor tom mockaitis on the new zealand mosque. The paper sets the foundations for a more indepth look at the necessity and effectiveness of counterterrorism measures after 911. Discussions of new terrorism are often highly alarmist. Iraq and the challenge of counterinsurgency by thomas r. Events worldwide have led to an increased awareness and response to this global phenomenon. A biography offers a concise, factbased portrait of a man whose rise from obscurity to notoriety coincides with some of the most traumatic events of the 21st century. The book examines the nature of violent extremism today in. Terrorism is increasingly at the forefront of political agendas.
His research and writing cover terrorism, insurgency, counterinsurgency, and peace operations. This concise biography of the worlds most notorious terrorist tells the fascinating story of the evolution of a wealthy businesmans son to the 911 mastermind who declared war on america. How does this book relate to your own work on terrorism. This book examines the nature of the contemporary threat within a historical context to discern continuities and change in terrorist behavior. Mockaitis, phd, is professor of history at depaul university, chicago, il. The other topics included in the chapter are new age journalism, terrorism, internet, jurisprudence, and globalization. Terrorism has become its own force in the 21st century, taking on a history, a mythology, and an identity distinct from other forms of violence and warfare. He recently coedited grand strategy and the war on terrorism with paul rich of cambridge university. So the book looks at how important it is to remember that how you end a war is more momentous than what is happening in the midst of it. Mockaitiss insistence that he is puncturing myths when he is actually well in the mainstream distracts from those places where he does actually depart from the usual view, in particular, his wellreasoned and persuasive argument that the wests goal should be to reduce terrorism to a tolerable level rather than to eliminate terrorism entirely. Alqaeda and the road to 911 by lawrence wright, an ishmael of syria by asaad almohammad, ghost wars. Nevertheless, new terrorism is being used to justify new counterterrorism measures.
Mockaitis as shocking as the attacks of 911 were, we have been too quick to view the post911 struggle against terrorism as entirely new and unprecedented. It sets contemporary terrorist threats in perspective, avoiding fearmongering and political rhetoric. Myths and reality praeger security international hardback thomas r. Mockaitis, of depaul university and the strategic studies institute, has written extensively on counterinsurgency, peace operations, and terrorism. As a consultant for the center for civilmilitary relations at the naval postgraduate school monterey, california, he also teaches civil and military responses to terrorism at venues around the world. Wgn terrorism analyst discusses safety after 911 wgntv. Mockaitis is professor of history at depaul university in chicago. His research and writing cover terrorism, insurgency. Thomas mockaitis has written what may be the clearest treatise yet on terrorism, old and new. New terrorism has been recently considered a new type of terrorism. The collection argues that terrorism now promises to enter the terrain of global grand strategy. This book corrects and refines popular understanding of terrorism. About thomas r mockaitis tom mockaitis is professor of history at depaul university, where he teaches courses in british, modern european, and military history. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
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