Publisher's Synopsis
Terrorism is a subject rife with moral certainty but shrouded in confusion. This collection of essays examines the generally unsuccessful attempts that have been made to define the term and shows how û because of this uncertainty û it has been manipulated to justify 'counter-terrorist' acts of aggression by nation states. The book then considers whether or not there is a right to rebel against established authority and if so whether it can ever arise in a democratic society. Finally the book provides a broad overview of the history and context of various political rebellions which are so frequently and so unhelpfully designated 'terrorist' campaigns.
