Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America

Compiles over 3100 bombings shootings kidnappings and robberies carried out for political or social objectives between 1954 and 2005.American terrorismterrorism that occurs within the United States and Puerto Ricohas been remarkably diverse in terms of the causes and ideologies of the terrorists. Here Christopher Hewitt has compiled the details of over 3100 bombings shootings kidnappings and robberies carried out for political or social objectives between 1954 and 2005. Arranged chronologically concise entries offer valuable ready reference information including the date of the incident the type of incident the group or person responsible where the attack occurred and the details of the act. Thematic indexes bibliography and thorough indexing make this an indispensable resource for students and researchers of modern political violence in America.