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Making Terrorism History

Gabrielle Rifkind author Scilla Elworthy author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Ebury Publishing

Published:2nd Feb '06

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This very topical book shows how the problem of terrorism can be resolved by understanding and addressing its causes, and offers a range of preventative measures

Shows why political violence is such a force in our world. At the same time, this book gives a range of practical actions that can be taken to combat it, not only by our governments but also on the ground in Iraq, Israel and Palestine. It describes steps that we can take within our local communities to make peace - not war - on terror.

Ever since 9/11 it's been clear we need a new approach to terrorism. In this timely and important book the authors show:
* The root causes of terrorism
* The links between trauma and fundamentalism
* Why people become suicide bombers
* Why peace processes collapse
* Whether non-violence is a useful response
* What can be done

Clear, radical and extremely persuasive, Making Terrorism History shows why political violence is now such a major force in our world. At the same time it gives a range of practical actions that can be taken to combat it, not only by our governments but also on the ground in Iraq, Israel and Palestine, and more widely. In addition there are many simple but effective steps that we, too, can take within our local communities to make peace - not war - on terror.

Terrorism and misguided policies are threatening to polarize our world. This book offers real insight, as well as practical step-by-step alternatives to the "war on terror " * HRH Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan *
Essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand terrorism today. It provides a thoughtful and challenging analysis of a complex issue that affects each and every one of us. * Terry Waite, CBE *
Scholarly, readable, practical and positive ... Should be compulsory reading for all American congressmen and British MPs * Tony Benn, MP *
This book is an awakening * Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, author of After Multiculturalism *
This very wise book suggests how we could stop building the anger and hate that generate terrorism and start to solve rather than exacerbate the problem * Clare Short MP *

ISBN: 9781846040474

Dimensions: 178mm x 110mm x 7mm

Weight: 57g

96 pages