Book description
Ever since 9/11 it's been clear we need a new approach to terrorism.
In this timely and important book the authors show:
* The root causes of terrorism
* The links between trauma and fundamentalism
* Why people become suicide bombers
* Why peace processes collapse
* Whether non-violence is a useful response
* What can be done
Clear, radical and extremely persuasive, Making Terrorism
History shows why political violence is now such a major force in
our world. At the same time it gives a range of practical actions that
can be taken to combat it, not only by our governments but also on the
ground in Iraq, Israel and Palestine, and more widely. In addition
there are many simple but effective steps that we, too, can take
within our local communities to make peace - not war - on terror.
Scilla Elworthy has been awarded the Niwano Peace Prize from
Japan, and been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize three times. She
specialises in the effectiveness of conflict prevention and methods of
resolution, and advises political and military policy-makers. She is
founder of the Oxford Research Group and Peace Direct.
Gabrielle Rifkind is a group analyst, psychotherapist and specialist
in conflict resolution. She is founder of the Middle East Policy
Initiative Forum, and human security consultant to the Oxford Research Group.
