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Serenade of Suffering
Richard J. Chasdi
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Description for Serenade of Suffering
Paperback. A study of terrorist violence in the Middle East. It constructs a typology of terrorist groups which takes into consideration three main factors: ideology, goals, and recruitment patterns. With the assistance of this functional typology, it argues that future acts of terrorism can be predicted. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JJP; GTJ; HBJF1; HBLW3; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
In this book, Richard Chasdi brings an impressive degree of scientific rigor and statistical analysis to bear on the topic of terrorist violence in the contemporary Middle East. He has constructed an original and highly useful typology of terrorist groups that takes into consideration three main factors: ideology, goals, and recruitment patterns. With the assistance of this functional typology, Chasdi argues that many patterns of terrorism have predictive value, thereby allowing for preventive measures to be taken on both the local and international levels. Yet, Serenade of Suffering is more than just a tool for anti-terrorist professionals. It is also ... Read more
In this book, Richard Chasdi brings an impressive degree of scientific rigor and statistical analysis to bear on the topic of terrorist violence in the contemporary Middle East. He has constructed an original and highly useful typology of terrorist groups that takes into consideration three main factors: ideology, goals, and recruitment patterns. With the assistance of this functional typology, Chasdi argues that many patterns of terrorism have predictive value, thereby allowing for preventive measures to be taken on both the local and international levels. Yet, Serenade of Suffering is more than just a tool for anti-terrorist professionals. It is also ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780739103531
SKU
V9780739103531
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About Richard J. Chasdi
Richard J. Chasdi is Visiting Assistant Professor of International Relations at The College of Wooster.
Reviews for Serenade of Suffering
[Chasdi] has provided a persuasive framework for understanding terrorist behavior....I was struck by the policy relevance of some of his observations and conclusions....His study deserves a wider audience.
Robert S. Wood, Dean, Center for Naval Warfare Studies, Department of the Navy [Chasdi's] use of empirical and quantitative analysis renders this a singularly unique study of terrorism. . . . ... Read more
Robert S. Wood, Dean, Center for Naval Warfare Studies, Department of the Navy [Chasdi's] use of empirical and quantitative analysis renders this a singularly unique study of terrorism. . . . ... Read more