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A major new text on terrorism in the contemporary world. Terrorism, Colin Wight argues, is not only a form of political violence but also a form of political communication and can only be understood - and countered effectively - in the context of its relationship to the state.

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A fascinating and thought-provoking book on a vital topic. - Richard English, University of St Andrews, UK Engagingly written and likely to spark a whole new debate, Rethinking Terrorism provides a critical and groundbreaking analysis of the modern terrorist phenomenon. - Douglas Porpora, Drexel University, USA A thought-provoking addition to the literature which helps us understand better the relationship between terrorism and the state. - Jonathan Powell, author of Talking to Terrorists [A]n excellent analysis [and] an excellent book for anyone interested in understanding the crucial links between violence, terrorism and the modern state - Samuel Makinda, Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs

A fascinating and thought-provoking book on a vital topic. - Richard English, University of St Andrews, UK Engagingly written and likely to spark a whole new debate, Rethinking Terrorism provides a critical and groundbreaking analysis of the modern terrorist phenomenon. - Douglas Porpora, Drexel University, USA A thought-provoking addition to the literature which helps us understand better the relationship between terrorism and the state. - Jonathan Powell, author of Talking to Terrorists

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Colin Wight is Professor of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney, Australia.

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