Christopher Hewitt's book is a vivid survey of the causes and strategies of terrorism and governmental resposnses to it. He wxamines the organizational structure of terrorist networks, how they are financed, and their ideological agendas. His comprehensive portrait examines the complete spectrum of terrorist groups active in the United States including islamic fundamentalists, white supremacists, black militants, revolutionary communists, neo-Nazis, militant Jewish groups, émigré groups and anti-abourtionists.
This book is essential reaiding for students of American politics and terrorism. It also provieds a highly readable account for interested readers wishing toknow the background to a subject which has recently becom even more tragically relevant in world affairs.
1. The latest atrocity
2. Before September 11: American terrorism since the 1950s
3. The political context of American terrorism
4. The organizational dynemics of terrorism
5. The terrorists
6. Dealing with terrorists
7. Impacts and consequences
8. The future of American terrorism