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The Lessons Of Terror
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Author : Caleb Carr
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2002-01-15
The Lessons Of Terror written by Caleb Carr and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-15 with History categories.
In The Lessons of Terror, novelist and military historian Caleb Carr examines terrorism throughout history and the roots of our present crisis and reaches a provocative set of conclusions: the practice of targeting enemy civilians is as old as warfare itself; it has always failed as a military and political tactic; and despite the dramatic increases in its scope and range of weapons, it will continue to fail in the future. International terrorism—the victimization of unarmed civilians in an attempt to affect their support for the government that leads them—is a phrase with which Americans have become all too familiar recently. Yet while at first glance terrorism seems a relatively modern phenomenon, Carr illustrates that it has been a constant of military history. In ancient times, warring armies raped and slaughtered civilians and gratuitously destroyed property, homes, and cities; in the Middle Ages, evangelical Muslims and Christian crusaders spread their faiths by the sword; and in the early modern era, such celebrated kings as Louis XIV revealed a taste for victimizing noncombatants for political purposes. It was during the Civil War that Americans themselves first engaged in “total war,” the most egregious of the many euphemisms for the tactics of terror. Under the leadership of such generals as Stonewall Jackson, the forces of the South tried to systematize this horrifying practice; but it fell to a Union general, William Tecumseh Sherman, to achieve that dubious goal. Carr recounts Sherman’s declaration of war on every man, woman, and child in the South—a policy that he himself knew was badly flawed, had nothing to do with his military successes (indeed, it hampered them), and brought long-term unrest to the American South by giving birth to the Ku Klux Klan. Carr’s exploration of terror reveals its consistently self-defeating nature. Far from prompting submission, Carr argues, terrorism stiffens enemy resolve: for this reason above all, terrorism has never achieved—nor will it ever achieve—long-term success, however physically destructive and psychologically debilitating it may become. With commanding authority and the storyteller’s gift for which he is renowned, Caleb Carr provides a critical historical context for understanding terrorist acts today, arguing that terrorism will be eradicated only when it is perceived as a tactic that brings nothing save defeat to its agents.
The Lessons Of Terror
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Author : Caleb Carr
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-01-17
The Lessons Of Terror written by Caleb Carr and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-17 with History categories.
In the wake of the attacks on New York and Washington many people believe we have entered a new world, but in this thought-provoking and thorough examination of the history of terrorism we can take comfort from the fact that we have been in this new world before - and survived. By drawing on the examples of history from the ancient, mediaeval and early modern worlds, Caleb Carr demonstrates how attempts to control civilian populations with the use of terror grew into a persistent problem in human history. Moving forward into more recent times he then demonstrates how and why such tactics have consistently failed their perpetrators - from the British scorched earth policy during the American War of Independence to terror at sea during WWI to the Japanese rape of China in WWII to the war in Vietnam and, ultimately, to the actions of Islamic extremists today. An important and timely book which throws much needed light on many of the questions being posed today.
The Lessons Of Terror
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Author : Caleb Carr
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003-09
The Lessons Of Terror written by Caleb Carr and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09 with categories.
In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, this book is a searing polemic on the nature of terrorism: its history, its methodology, its fallacy -- and the steps needed to ensure its eradication. Describes how terrorism and the targeting of civilians has long been a part of conflict -- an oft-used tactic that stretches back to ancient and medieval times. And yet, there is a simple, yet essential truth: terrorism never works. Far from breaking the resolve of communities, it creates unity and purpose to fight back. The ultimate victims of terror are the terrorists themselves. Carr argues the importance of having the ‘strategic edge' over terrorists. Preemptive action against such groups -- and the states that harbor them -- is the only way to remove the threat for good.
Lessons And Legacies Of The War On Terror
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Author : Gershon Shafir
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013
Lessons And Legacies Of The War On Terror written by Gershon Shafir and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with History categories.
A decade after 9/11, it is increasingly difficult to deny that terror has prevailed - not as a specific enemy, but as a way of life. This book examines the social, cultural, and political drivers of the war on terror through the framework of a 'political moral panic'.
Terror At Beslan
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Author : John Giduck
language : en
Publisher: Deer Creek Awards
Release Date : 2005
Terror At Beslan written by John Giduck and has been published by Deer Creek Awards this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Beslan (Russia) categories.
Lessons On Leadership By Terror
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Author : Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2005-01-01
Lessons On Leadership By Terror written by Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A serious but readable study that should be widely read by all concerned with leadership issues. Long Range Planning This book is the most up-to-date available investigation of the understanding of tyranny and terror that psychologists, psychoanalysts and experts on group and institutional behaviour can provide. Manfred Kets de Vries has produced a masterpiece. He draws on a wealth of published research in the field and relates it in an academically excellent, yet eminently readable, way to the premier problem of the beginning of the 21st century. I strongly recommend it. Anton Obholzer, formerly Tavistock Centre London, Psychoanalyst and Organizational Consultant From constructive narcissism to reactive narcissism, we are but one step away from megalomania and terror. Professor Kets de Vries traces the origin of leadership by terror to early childhood in this case study of Shaka Zulu. A gruesome story warns us that terror may be inherent in the human condition. Abraham Zaleznik, Harvard Business School, US Kets de Vries has written another terrific book on leadership. However, this work will prove both timely and insightful to students of leadership and political psychology. Through the tale of Shaka Zulu, Kets de Vries introduces us to our very own despotic tendencies and thus familiarizes the reader with the human side, however horribly oppressive and destructive, of leadership by terror. Here is a genuine contribution to the field of leadership studies. Michael A. Diamond, University of Missouri Columbia, US What makes despotic leaders tick? How do they become despots? On a lesser (but far more common) scale: why are some people ruthlessly abrasive in the workplace? Why do some business leaders appear to lose their sense of humanity? How and why do they create a culture of fear, uncertainty and doubt in their companies? Lessons on Leadership by Terror attempts to discover what happens to people when they acquire power, and whether the abuse of power is inevitable. Manfred Kets de Vries examines the life of the nineteenth-century Zulu king Shaka Zulu in order to help us understand the psychology of power and terror. During his short reign, Shaka Zulu established one of the most successful regimes based on terror that has ever existed, from which the traits of despotic leaders are illustrated. Shaka s life history is a study in the psychology of terror, and he can be a proxy for the behavior of any despot, be it from antiquity or modern times. From his leadership behavior fifteen cautionary lessons are derived, offering valuable principles for contemporary leaders. The book also explores the characteristics of totalitarian states, and discusses what can be done to prevent despotic leaders from coming to the fore. Clear parallels are drawn between Shaka s behavior and that of other, more contemporary, leaders including Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot and Saddam Hussein. This fascinating and highly original book will be of enormous interest to a broad audience from students and academics focusing on leadership, political science, and political psychology, to practitioners such as managers, executives, consultants, and leadership coaches.
Lessons In Terror
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Author : Michael A. Brown
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2005-03-17
Lessons In Terror written by Michael A. Brown and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-03-17 with Fiction categories.
Lessons In Terror is a fictional story of an agent's whose family is killed in a terrorist attack. The story parallels the agent's investigation of the terrorist attack and subsequent attacks with the planning of the attacks by terrorists. The terrorists are given personalities, rather than remaining as faceless enemies. As the agent progresses in his investigation, there is the growing sense that Americans may have aided the terrorists.
Doomed To Repeat
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Author : Sean Brawley
language : en
Publisher: New Acdemia+ORM
Release Date : 2009-04-13
Doomed To Repeat written by Sean Brawley and has been published by New Acdemia+ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-13 with Political Science categories.
This collection of scholarly essays explores the role of history in terrorism studies and today’s counterterrorism initiatives. In Doomed to Repeat?, scholars, policy makers, and other practitioners explore how a better understanding of the past can help us combat terrorism in the future. The first section establishes a broader context for discussion by examining the connections between history and Terrorism Studies. The second section presents the insights of non-historians who know the importance of historical perspective in understanding current events. Section Three provides case studies that explore the history of terrorism and politically motivated violence. Section Four concludes by placing concerns about terrorism in regional and foreign policy context. “This collection helps us advance our understanding of terrorism beyond simplistic and dichotomist assertions about “them” and “us.” Taken together, these essays highlight the importance of analyzing, rather than assuming.” —Chris Dixon, Professor, School of History, Philosophy, Religion, and Classics, The University of Queensland, Australia
Walking Away From Terrorism
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Author : John Horgan
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2009-05-15
Walking Away From Terrorism written by John Horgan and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-15 with History categories.
This accessible new book looks at how and why individuals leave terrorist movements, and considers the lessons and implications that emerge from this process. Focusing on the tipping points for disengagement from groups such as Al Qaeda, the IRA and the UVF, this volume is informed by the dramatic and sometimes extraordinary accounts that the terrorists themselves offered to the author about why they left terrorism behind. The book examines three major issues: what we currently know about de-radicalisation and disengagement how discussions with terrorists about their experiences of disengagement can show how exit routes come about, and how they then fare as ‘ex-terrorists’ away from the structures that protected them what the implications of these findings are for law-enforcement officers, policy-makers and civil society on a global scale. Concluding with a series of thought-provoking yet controversial suggestions for future efforts at controlling terrorist behaviour, Walking Away From Terrorism provides an comprehensive introduction to disengagement and de-radicalisation and offers policymakers a series of considerations for the development of counter-radicalization and de-radicalisation processes. This book will be essential reading for students of terrorism and political violence, war and conflict studies, security studies and political psychology. John Horgan is Director of the International Center for the Study of Terrorism at the Pennsylvania State University. He is one of the world's leading experts on terrorist psychology, and has authored over 50 publications in this field; recent books include the The Psychology of Terrorism (Routledge 2005) and Leaving Terrorism Behind (co-edited, Routledge 2008)
In The Wake Of Terror
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Author : Jonathan D. Moreno
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2003
In The Wake Of Terror written by Jonathan D. Moreno and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Bioethics categories.
Timely and provocative essays on bioethical questions brought to the forefront by the bioterrorist threat.