Exploring all the aspects of terrorism--from its definition, psychological and sociological effects, legal and ethical issues to counter-terrorism--this reader illustrates the growth and variety of this puzzling international phenomenon. It draws together material from a wide variety of experts and makes their opinions on terrorism easily accessible, allowing understanding, conjecture and debate. It includes a series of case-studies from four continents including ETA and Spain, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, the Shining Path in Peru, the Liberation Tigers in Sri Lanka, the IRA and UVF in Northern Ireland and the Quaddafi regime in Libya. This updated edition, also examines al-Qaida, the Taliban and the horrifying events of September 11th.