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Directory of International Terrorism

NCJ Number
103438
Author(s)
G Rosie
Date Published
1986
Length
310 pages
Annotation
This directory of modern international terrorism presents synopses of individuals, incidents, and organizations associated with international terrorism, listed alphabetically as separate entries and cross-referenced to one another.
Abstract
The directory has been compiled from published sources, primarily newspaper accounts, academic analyses, conference newspaper accounts, academic analyses, conference reports, and books. The author's introduction discusses definitions of terrorism, the history of modern terrorism, categories of terrorism, international terrorism and the international media, terrorism and weapons technology, terror states and the rule of law, and hijacking and attacks on air transport. 95-item select bibliography.