Terrorism and Global Power Systems

Terrorism and Global Power Systems discusses the origins of terrorism and the use of violence as a tool for political, social, and economic change by various forces within society and throughout the world. The author draws upon historical trends as well as rising terrorist activity in the world since 1980. She also examines global power systems, including international security systems to understand how terrorism operates in the current environment. The book also addresses the excesses of power and injustices against groups of people all over the world. It sheds light on methods used to control these people and block the establishment of systems that can lead to peaceful political change.