Terrorism Versus Democracy: The Liberal State Response

by Paul Wilkinson

This study compares and evaluates the major policy options available to liberal democracies in their fight against terrorism. It also looks at their contribution to this fight.

Genres: Politics, Terrorism

255 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2000

About the author

Paul Wilkinson was a terrorism expert and an Emeritus Professor of International Relations and Director of the University of St Andrews Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV).

Dubbed "Britain's leading academic specialist in the study of terrorism", he was a frequent commentator in mainstream British media and an advisor to the UK government.

Reviews

[Eugenia Montiel Aceti]

I read some of the chapters of this book in order to write an undergraduate university paper.

[Pj Byrne]

This is a very good book if you're interested in studying terrorism and how Democracies handle said issue. However, much like a wikipedia page, this book should be used as a general, albeit very thorough starting point that allows you to pick an avenue to further explore.

I found it highly useful, albeit somewhat repetitive.

[Ashwath]

A very decent book on terrorism. Well written and is simple. But it feels more introductory. Would definitely recommend people who are new to terrorism studies to read this.