1993, ISBN: 9780786402809

Historically, terrorism has generally failed as a means to reach a political objective. Most often, terrorist incidents have brought fear to the civilian sector, but only served to harden… Mehr…

Historically, terrorism has generally failed as a means to reach a political objective. Most often, terrorist incidents have brought fear to the civilian sector, but only served to harden the attitudes of governments. Despite this, indiscriminate, anticivilian violence steadily increased in the last half century, particularly in the Middle East. This work provides an historical overview of terrorism in the region, focusing on specific guerrilla actions. The hijackings of the 1960s, the Black September attack during the 1972 Munich Olympics, and the rise of Abu Nidal are all covered thoroughly, as are many other groups and incidents in the Middle East. The ineffectiveness of counter-terrorism, showing how it often precipitates the rise of small terrorist cliques, is also covered. Particular attention is given to Israels response to terrorism and the effect of terrorism on the countrys development and national psyche. Media >, [PU: McFarland & Company]<

1993, ISBN: 9780786402809

Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc, 1997. Appears unread -- fresh and crisp. Fine condition. A bright, clean, square, tight copy. Sharp corners. NO owner's na… Mehr…

Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc, 1997. Appears unread -- fresh and crisp. Fine condition. A bright, clean, square, tight copy. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Photo illustrated. Review copy with slip laid in. List of chapter notes. Bibliography. Index. Bound in the original dark gray cloth, lettered in bright white on the spine and front cover. Keywords: Jewish-Arab relations. Israel History. Abu Nidal. Mossad. Lebanon War.. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/No jacket, probably as issued. 8vo. viii, 261pp., McFarland & Company, Inc, 1997<