Discover the profound insights of 'Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism: Ethics and Liberal Democracy', a pivotal resource detailing the complexities of modern terrorism and counter-terrorism strategies. This essential work, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2008 and spanning 234 pages, delves into the historical roots of global terrorism, particularly post-9/11, and examines its moral implications for today’s societies. Explore crucial questions such as: Is terrorism ever morally justified? How do civilian casualties factor into the ethics of warfare? This book provides a nuanced analysis of key organizations like the IRA, ANC, Hamas, and Al-Qaeda, uncovering their motives and tactics. With rigorous philosophical arguments, it challenges readers to rethink the ramifications of counter-terrorism measures and the ethical dilemmas they pose. Perfect for scholars, students, or anyone interested in understanding the moral landscape of terrorism, this book serves not only as an academic resource but also as a framework for establishing peace in the twenty-first-century world. Enhance your understanding of terrorism’s nature and the moral boundaries of counter-terrorism with this indispensable book. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781405139434.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781405139434
Year: 2008
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 234


Description:
Undoubtedly, the events of September 11, 2001 served as a wake-up
call to the scourge of global terrorism facing twenty-first century
societies. But was the attack on the World Trade Center a crime or
an act of war? Is seemingly indiscriminate violence inflicted on
civilians ever morally justified? And should society's response
always be in kind ? with blind, destructive violence? For
that matter, are all civilians truly ?innocent?? The
answers are not always so simple.


Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism: Ethics and Liberal
Democracy provides sobering analyses of the nature of
terrorism and the moral justification ? or lack thereof
? of terrorist actions and counter-terrorism measures in
today's world. Utilizing a variety of thought-provoking
philosophical arguments, the historic roots of terrorism and its
contemporary incarnations are explored in depth. Detailed analyses
of organizations such as the IRA, the ANC, Hamas and Al-Qaeda will
reveal the many faces of terrorism and its disparate motives and
tactics. Discussion of the nature and scope of terrorism and
whether it can ever be morally justified is balanced with analysis
of counter-terrorism strategies and the methods and moral limits of
counter-terrorism.



Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism will greatly
broaden our understanding of the nature and morality of terrorism
and counter-terrorist pursuits ? a crucial precondition for
establishing any form of enduring peace between nations in the
twenty-first century world.