Tomislav Han – författare

This multivolume encyclopedia surveys America's long and troubled history of political violence from the colonial era to the present, with a particular emphasis on factors driving political violence and intimidation in the United States in the 21st century.Americans like to think of their nation as one grounded in high-minded democratic ideals and peaceful transitions of power. In reality, though, American politics has been heavily laced with expressions of violence and intimidation since the nation's very inception, which saw a campaign of violent rebellion against British rule. Since then, America has endured the deaths of four presidents from assassination; a four-year civil war; racist attacks on civil rights activists and ordinary citizens; deadly clashes between protesting citizens and law enforcement; sustained campaigns of violence against marginalized populations seeking greater political or economic equality; politically motivated mass shootings; and, on January 6, 2021, the shocking spectacle of a politically motivated mob attack on the U.S. Capitol.How and why did these events transpire? What were the root causes? What factors are driving political violence and intimidation in America today? And are there changes that we could make to our country's political discourse that would reduce such outbreaks of bloodshed? This authoritative multivolume encyclopedia provides answers to all these questions and more.

This book offers insights into domestic terrorism through a thorough definition and explanation of the topic, its history, critical aspects, and current and future trends.Much of the existing literature on domestic terrorism, as opposed to international terrorism, is inadequate in various ways. Comprehensive surveys are few and far between, so works tend to cover particular aspects of terrorism instead of the big picture. In addition to these deficiencies, many of the publications about domestic terrorism use specialized jargon and are essentially experts talking to other experts—making the information inaccessible for most students. This book rectifies that deficiency by providing a thorough and approachable discussion about one of the most important issues of our time.This work will help readers understand the societal and political forces that drive domestic terrorism; efforts to thwart domestic terrorism; and societal, religious, political, and economic drivers of participation in such activities. It also provides authoritative accountings of specific and important episodes of domestic terrorism, as well as assessments of law enforcement and homeland security actors charged with protecting the United States from such attacks.Provides readers with vital historical and current information on the forces driving domestic terrorism and efforts to protect the United States from such actsHighlights and discusses various social, political, law enforcement, and national security issues related to domestic terrorismOffers perspectives from a variety of scholars on specific aspects of domestic terrorismProvides profiles of important or notorious individuals and organizations related to the issue of domestic terrorism