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Sic[k] of the ‘new terrorism’ debate? A response to our critics

2011; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 4; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/17539153.2011.623428

1753-9153

Alexander Spencer,

Global Peace and Security Dynamics

Apart from the great debates on the definition of terrorism or its causes, the discussion about whether 'new terrorism' can really be considered new or not has become one of the central disagreements in terrorism research. This article will respond to the criticism voiced by some of the proponents of the 'new terrorism' idea and reflect on the merits of their arguments. It will emphasis the importance of words and the implication of small predicates such as 'new' for the construction of terrorism and our reaction to it.