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<p> In this lucid and highly topical book Primoratz replaces the 'moralistic rhetoric' of the war on terrorism with a coolly and carefully reasoned evaluation of its target. Whether or not one agrees with his provocative conclusions, Primoratz's rigorous and comprehensive arguments will need to be reckoned with. Paul Gilbert, University of Hull<p> Primoratz provides an account of terrorism which addresses the topic with the clarity and insight it deserves. Those who are morally perplexed by terrorism should read this book to find out precisely why it is morally unacceptable. Especially valuable is his discussion of state terrorism. Steven P. Lee, Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Probably the best book on terrorism that there is. Times Higher Education Very rich in content and is both clearly written and carefully thought out ... a provocative work that challenges widespread, deeply held moral, political, and historical beliefs. It is hard to imagine how a person could fail to benefit from this valuable overview. Iyyun In this lucid and highly topical book Primoratz replaces the moralistic rhetoric of the war on terrorism with a coolly and carefully reasoned evaluation of its target. Whether or not one agrees with his provocative conclusions, Primoratz s rigorous and comprehensive arguments will need to be reckoned with. Paul Gilbert, University of Hull Primoratz provides an account of terrorism which addresses the topic with the clarity and insight it deserves. Those who are morally perplexed by terrorism should read this book to find out precisely why it is morally unacceptable. Especially valuable is his discussion of state terrorism. Steven P. Lee, Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Probably the best book on terrorism that there is. Times Higher Education Very rich in content and is both clearly written and carefully thought out ... a provocative work that challenges widespread, deeply held moral, political, and historical beliefs. It is hard to imagine how a person could fail to benefit from this valuable overview. Iyyun In this lucid and highly topical book Primoratz replaces the 'moralistic rhetoric' of the war on terrorism with a coolly and carefully reasoned evaluation of its target. Whether or not one agrees with his provocative conclusions, Primoratz's rigorous and comprehensive arguments will need to be reckoned with. Paul Gilbert, University of Hull Primoratz provides an account of terrorism which addresses the topic with the clarity and insight it deserves. Those who are morally perplexed by terrorism should read this book to find out precisely why it is morally unacceptable. Especially valuable is his discussion of state terrorism. Steven P. Lee, Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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Igor Primoratz is professorial fellow in the Centre For Applied Philosophy & Public Ethics at Charles Sturt University.

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