Terrorism Unjustified: The Use and Misuse of Political Violence

Vicente Medina challenges common misconceptions and excuses for extreme political violence, distinguishing between justified political violence and unjustifiable terrorism. He surveys terrorism with historical and contemporary examples, dispelling relativism and emotional responses to justify terrorist acts. Medina draws on philosophical concepts like just war theory and adds social and political science perspectives to contextualize todays terrorism within current international law and moral attitudes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Vicente Medina takes on the task of challenging prevalent misconceptions and justifications for extreme political violence. He confronts axioms such as "one man's freedom fighter is another man's terrorist" and the "do whatever it takes" approach to counter-terrorism. By distinguishing between justified political violence and unjustifiable terrorism, Medina seeks to provide a clearer understanding of the complex dynamics surrounding terrorism.

In his exploration of terrorism, Medina employs a comprehensive approach, drawing from historical and contemporary examples. He aims to dispel the relativism and emotional responses that have been used by certain individuals to justify terrorist acts. Medina incorporates philosophical concepts such as just war theory to contextualize today's terrorism within the framework of current international law and moral attitudes.

Through his insightful analysis, Medina sheds light on the complexities of the terrorism phenomenon and offers valuable insights into countering it effectively. His work contributes to a more nuanced understanding of the issue and highlights the importance of promoting dialogue, understanding, and respect in addressing the challenges posed by terrorism.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 227 x 151 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538171226