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1 online resource |
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data file |
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Praeger security international (Series)
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| Summary |
Suicide attacks in modern warfare have become more frequent and significant. In an increasing number of conflicts, suicide is or has been part of the strategy of one of the combatants in the conflict. Suicide warfare occurs in conflicts within a single country, in regional conflicts, and in conflicts that span across the globe. This book examines suicide in war from the perspective of culture, the military, and the individual as a weapon. Understanding these elements and how they interrelate within a conflict explains why some groups embrace suicide warfare and others refuse to. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Theoretical analysis of suicide warfare -- Defining suicide warfare -- Suicide warfare in modern conflicts -- Suicide warfare and policies of war -- Strategies of suicide warfare -- Effects of suicide warfare -- Case studies -- Japan's kamikaze pilots -- Hezbollah and Palestinian conflicts with Israel -- Sri Lanka and the Tamil Tigers -- Chechen separatists -- Al Qaeda -- Suicide as a weapon in war. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Suicide bombings.
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Suicide bombers.
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Suicide -- Political aspects.
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Military history. |
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HISTORY -- Military -- Strategy. |
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Suicide bombers |
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Suicide bombings |
| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781299055605 (DLC) 2012035383 |
| ISBN |
9780313398650 (electronic bk.) |
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0313398658 (electronic bk.) |
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9780313398643 (alk. paper) |
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031339864X (alk. paper) |
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9781299055605 |
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1299055605 |
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9798216151548 Electronic book (EPUB format) |
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