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Terrorism Studies
TEXTBOOK
Critical Terrorism Studies
An Introduction to Research Methods
Jacob L. Stump, Shepherd University, USA
and Priya Dixit, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA
Introducing students to important developments in the
critical study of terrorism, this book has three key themes:
(1) the position of critical terrorism studies within the
discipline of International Relations (IR); (2) theoretical and
methodological elaborations of critical approaches to the
study of terrorism; (3) empirical illustrations of those
approaches. The objective is to present a diverse and useful
set of readings for students interested in studying terrorism
through a critical lens. This book will be of much interest to
students of terrorism studies, sociology, critical security
studies, and IR in general.
November 2012: 246x174: 208pp
Hb: 978-0-415-62046-8: $145.00
Pb: 978-0-415-62047-5: $42.95
eBook: 978-0-203-07357-5
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TEXTBOOK • 3RD EDITION
Global Terrorism
James Lutz and Brenda Lutz, both at Indiana University, USA
Continues to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to terrorism as
a global phenomenon. It introduces students to history, politics, ideologies and
strategies of both contemporary and older terrorist groups. Written in a clear and
accessible style, each chapter explains a different aspect of terrorism and illustrates
this with a wide variety of detailed case studies. New material includes the future of
Al-Qaeda, changes in the Middle East and new case studies on Hizbollah,
Afghanistan/Pakistan, Aum Shinrikyo. The unique combination of a genuinely
historical focus and truly global coverage makes this an ideal introductory textbook
for anyone studying terrorism.
March 2013: 246x189: 352pp
Hb: 978-0-415-53785-8: $145.00
Pb: 978-0-415-53945-6: $44.95
eBook: 978-0-203-73132-1
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PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES
TEXTBOOK
Peace and Conflict Studies
An Introduction
Andria K. Wisler, Georgetown University, USA
This introductory textbook surveys the evolutions of the histories, concepts, actors,
actions, and pedagogies in the growing transdisciplinary field of Peace and Conflict
Studies.
September 2013: 246x174: 224pp
Hb: 978-0-415-50917-6: $160.00
Pb: 978-0-415-50954-1: $39.95
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READER
Peace and Conflict Studies
A Reader
edited by Charles Webel, University of New York in
Prague and Jorgen Johansen, Gothenburg University,
Sweden
Peace and Conflict Studies: A Reader is a comprehensive and
intensive introduction to the key works in this growing field.
With an extensive introduction, as well as recommendations
for further reading and questions for the classroom, this book
will be essential reading for students of peace and conflict
studies, and conflict resolution. It is also highly recommended
for students of peace operations, peacebuilding, sociology,
international security and IR in general.
Selected Contents: Part 1: Peace Studies, Peace Education, Peace Research and Peace
Part 2: Peace Theories and Peace Movements Part 3: The Meanings and Nature of Conflict
Part 4: Conflict Analysis, Transformation, and Prevention Part 5: Nonviolent Action and
Political Change Part 6: Building Institutions and Cultures of Peace
2011: 246x174: 456pp
Hb: 978-0-415-59128-7: $150.00
Pb: 978-0-415-59129-4: $44.95
eBook: 978-0-203-72105-6
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TEXTBOOK • 2ND EDITION
War, Conflict and Human Rights
Theory and Practice
Chandra Lekha Sriram, Olga Martin-Ortega and Johanna Herman,
all at University of East London, UK
December 2013: 246x174: 272pp
Hb: 978-0-415-83225-0: $155.00
Pb: 978-0-415-83226-7: $42.95
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Advancing Peace Research
Leaving Traces, Selected Articles by J. David Singer
J. David Singer, University of Michigan, USA
Edited by Jody B. Lear, Diane Macaulay and Meredith Reid Sarkees
J. David Singer has been arguably the most important influence on quantitative
research into the causes and attributes of war. His pioneering work has inspired
generations of researchers. This collection is a carefully selected overview of his work
which provides not only an excellent introduction to his considerable methodological,
theoretical and empirical contributions but also an intellectual history of developments
in the field of international relations. This is essential reading for all those with an
interest in the use of quantitative methods in social science, the changing nature of
the study of international relations and the analysis of war and peace.
Selected Contents: 1. Introduction: The Making of a Peace Researcher 2. Earlier Evaluations
of National Security Policy 3. Public Dove But Policy Wonk 4. Querulous and Suggestive
Interventions 5. Conceptual and Methodological Insights 6. From Conventional Concepts to
Operational Indicators 7. Scientific Research Payoffs 8. Sermons for the Next Generation
April 2012: 234x156: 312pp
Hb: 978-0-415-77959-3: $150.00
Pb: 978-0-415-77960-9: $49.95
eBook: 978-0-203-12839-8
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