Rethinking the Roots of Terrorism

by Jason Franks

Rethinking the Roots of Terrorism seeks to explain why terrorism occurs. This study provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary survey that investigates the motivations, reasons and causes of terrorism at all levels in society, and more specifically in the context of the Middle East.

258 pages, Hardcover

First published August 22, 2006

Reviews

[Philippe Duhart · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author's critique of terrorism studies and "terrorism discourse" is compelling and correct. However, he offers no real viable alternative.