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1. The Terrorism Reader

   4th Edition

   Edited by David J. Whittaker

   Series: Routledge Readers in History

   The Terrorism Reader is an intriguing introduction to a notorious and disturbing international phenomenon. The book draws together material from a variety of experts and clearly explains their opinions on terrorism, allowing understanding, conjecture and debate. David J. Whittaker explores all...

   Published March 28th 2012 by Routledge
2. The Terrorism Reader

   3rd Edition

   Edited by David J. Whittaker

   Series: Routledge Readers in History

   An intriguing introduction to a notorious and disturbing international phenomenon, The Terrorism Reader draws together material from a variety of experts, clearly explaining their opinions on terrorism, to allow understanding, conjecture and debate. David J. Whittaker explores all aspects...

   Published June 13th 2007 by Routledge
3. Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World

   By David J. Whittaker

   Series: The Making of the Contemporary World

   Examining a number of case studies, including Palestinian, Afghan and Iraqi refugees, David J. Whittaker’s book provides a balanced introduction to this very controversial subject. Fuelled by extensive coverage in the media, the issue of asylum seekers and refugees is one of the most talked about...

   Published November 23rd 2005 by Routledge
4. Terrorists and Terrorism

   In the Contemporary World

   By David J. Whittaker

   Series: The Making of the Contemporary World

   A concise and accessible survey of this topical and complex subject, this is the first book of its type to focus on the terrorists, and their psychology, in an historical context. Focusing on a variety of prominent terrorist groups together with a number of less notorious ones, the book encourages...

   Published March 3rd 2004 by Routledge
5. The Terrorism Reader

   2nd Edition

   Edited by David J. Whittaker

   Series: Routledge Readers in History

   The Terrorism Reader explores all aspects of terrorism from its definition, its psychological and sociological effects, and the surrounding legal and ethical issues, to counter-terrorism. It illustrates the growth and variety of terrorism with a series of twelve case studies from four...

   Published December 18th 2002 by Routledge
6. Conflict and Reconciliation in the Contemporary World

   By David J. Whittaker

   Series: The Making of the Contemporary World

   Conflict and Reconciliation in the Contemporary World gives a concise, original and multi-faceted introduction to the study of modern conflict situations. Using eight case- studies, from four continents: Yugoslavia, Israel, Northern Ireland, South Africa, El Salvador, Cambodia, Cyprus and...

   Published May 12th 1999 by Routledge
7. United Nations in the Contemporary World

   By David J. Whittaker

   Series: The Making of the Contemporary World

   Fifty years after the creation of the United Nations, there exists a vigorous debate as to its limitations and possibilities. In United Nations in the Contemporary World, David J. Whittaker examines how the UN works and assesses its position as a world organisation.The author explores the nature of...

   Published September 17th 1997 by Routledge
8. The United Nations In Action

   By David J. Whittaker

   This is a clear survey of the role played by the United Nations in the major political crises of the post-war world. In covering its high-profile, peace-keeping role, its support of new nations, and its involvement in new initiatives such as famine relief and drug control, the author presents an...

   Published September 27th 1995 by Routledge