Violent Politics: A History of Insurgency, Terrorism & Guerrilla Warfare
By William R. Polk A timely, incisive and thought provoking analysis of insurgencies and terrorism – the most dreaded scourges of the world today.
In Violent Politics, William Polk takes us on a concise but comprehensive tour of insurgencies and terrorism. He explores the tactics employed by rebel groups around the world in dealing with unwanted occupying powers and also “the enormous human and financial costs of trying to impose a foreign solution on people who do not want to be controlled by outsiders.”
Based on impressive research and decades of professional experience, Polk examines minutely the stages through which insurgencies and terrorism evolve. He also highlights their fundamental motivation, and ultimately raises relevant questions: what happens when terrorists do not succeed? And what happens if they do? Violent Politics explains, with clarity and persistence, why guerilla warfare is not just the tool of modern-day terrorists, and how occupying powers always suffer a greater loss. From early Spanish guerillas, German in Greece, and the British in America to present – day wars against terrorism in Afghanistan, Iraq and India, Polk examines the notable conflicts that have shaped the political climate of the world today. At once provocative and gripping, Violent Politics is an important read for everyone: from scholars and military professionals to policymakers and layman alike.
Published Date: 20/01/2009
Format: HardBack
ISBN: 9788189988371
Publisher: Hay House
No of Pages: 274
Rating:
price 12 $ 
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