The Munich Massacre: Contemporary Thoughts and Views on Sport and Terrorism from a Global Perspective

The Munich massacre of 1972 was a significant event that led to a re-thinking of security strategies in the early 1970s and had far-reaching implications on social, psychological, and political levels. This book aims to gather contemporaneous scholarly work that explores this topic from a variety of perspectives, including security, sociology, media, history, public relations, and the political, ideological, and psychological aspects of sport and terror. It will be of great use to scholars and researchers interested in Terrorist and Security studies, political violence, and the Arab Israeli conflict.

Format: Hardback
Length: 118 pages
Publication date: 26 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Munich Massacre, a tragic event that took place in 1972, played a significant role in shaping security strategies in the early 1970s. This pivotal moment marked a significant evolution in modern governments' fight against terrorism. On the night of September 5th, 1972, heavily armed members of the Palestinian group, Black September, entered the Olympic Village in Munich, Germany. Their shocking act resulted in the murder of two Israeli athletes and the kidnapping of nine of their teammates. This unprecedented attack not only shocked the world but also had far-reaching implications on social, psychological, and political levels.

Sporting attacks on athletic personalities or mega-events have the potential to severely impact the reputation of political leadership, ultimately undermining the authority of the state. Hence, fifty years after the Munich Massacre, this book seeks to compile contemporaneous scholarly work that delves deeper into this topic from various perspectives. These perspectives include security, sociology, media, history, public relations, politics, ideology, and psychology, encompassing the multifaceted aspects of sport and terror.

This volume will be of immense value to scholars and researchers engaged in the fields of Terrorist and Security studies, political violence, and the Arab Israeli conflict, particularly in the study of the collective memory of the Munich Massacre. The chapters included in this book were originally published as a special issue of Israel Affairs, highlighting the importance of this topic and the need for comprehensive analysis.

In conclusion, the Munich Massacre serves as a haunting reminder of the devastating consequences of terrorism. It prompted a re-examination of security strategies and highlighted the urgent need for global cooperation in combating this threat. This book, by gathering scholarly work from diverse perspectives, contributes to our understanding of the complex relationship between sport, terror, and the broader social, political, and psychological landscape.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032377094