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So, what is terrorism?

  • Published In: Political Quarterly, 2025, v. 96, n. 1. P. 222 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Frampton, Martyn 3 of 3

Abstract

The main focus of the text is Randall D. Law's book, *Terrorism: A History*, which aims to provide a comprehensive narrative history of terrorist violence for undergraduate students. Law defines terrorism as a strategy involving rationally chosen acts with a communicative dimension, and he explores its historical contexts, the interplay between terrorism and media, and the responses of states to terrorist acts. The book covers various political ideologies and highlights the complexities of terrorism, including its dual capacity to empower and delegitimize. While the text offers valuable insights, it also has shortcomings, particularly in its treatment of modernity and certain historical details, especially regarding recent terrorist groups. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Political Quarterly. 2025/01, Vol. 96, Issue 1, p222
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0032-3179
  • DOI:10.1111/1467-923X.13491
  • Accession Number:183691315
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