The Terrorism Reader explores all the aspects of terrorism from its definition, psychological and sociological effects, legal and ethical issues to counter-terrorism. In a particularly original way, this reader illustrates the growth and variety of terrorism with a series of 12 case-studies from four continents, including:

* ETA and Spain
* Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
* Shining Path in Peru
* Liberation Tigers in Sri Lanka
* IRA and UFF in Northern Ireland
* Quaddafi Regime in Libya.

The book provides an intriguing introduction to a notorious and puzzling international phenomenon. Drawing together material from a variety of experts, it makes their opinions on terrorism easily accessible, allowing understanding, conjecture and debate.