political violence

Discusses the civil, political, and religious problems caused by the partitioning of Ireland in 1920, which divided six northern counties from twenty-six southern counties.

Collection of essays representing differing points of view about the militia movement of the 1990s.

Uses the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to explore the historical, political, and religious origins of political violence, its effects on individuals, and what governments can do to stop it.

Presents the political history of Ireland, including the effects of British rule, and the struggle to reconcile differing visions of the future of the six counties of Northern Ireland.

Describes the history and current workings of various contemporary counterterrorist organizations in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and South America.

Provides an overview of the history of violence around the world, looks at different types of violence and how they affect the lives of people, and discusses violence as entertainment, as well as prevention measures.

An overview of terrorism and those who perpetrate it that describes terrorism involving Americans, how terrorists see the world, how they operate, how they are tracked down, counterterrorism, victims of terrorism, and the future of terrorism. Also includes a glossary and a list of related resources.