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OverviewWhen originally published in 1981 this was the first book to bring together in one volume some of the most thoughtful work by British academics and specialists studying the political violence and terrorism which had recently challenged Britain and other Western democracies. Four chapters consider the strategy and tactics of the IRA and the problems of the Northern Ireland conflict. Other articles discuss the phenomena of international terrorism. Essential reading for courses on political violence, revolution war and staregic studies, this volume will also be of relevance for training course in military and police staff colleges. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul Wilkinson (St Andrews University)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.317kg ISBN: 9781138899407ISBN 10: 1138899402 Pages: 204 Publication Date: 28 September 2016 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Introduction Paul Wilkinson. 2. Politics and Propaganda Maurice Tugwell 3. The Water and the Fish: Public Opinion and the Provisional IRA in Northern Ireland E. Moxon-Browne 4. IRA Leadership Problems Edgar O’Ballance 5. Terror in Ireland – and Britain’s Response Merlyn Rees 6. The British Police and Terrorism F. E. C. Gregory 7. Management of the Kidnap Risk Richard Clutterbuck 8. The United Nations Convention Against the Taking of Hostages: Realistic or Rhetoric? Clive C. Aston 9. Proposals for Government and International Responses to Terrorism Paul WilkinsonReviewsAuthor InformationPaul Wilkinson Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |