Customer Reviews

A complete journey through the British terrorism experience - By: Mr. M. Y. Almodhahkah, 21 Nov 2008
I finished reading this brilliant bookin 2 days. Too much of the literature on terrorism focuses on America. Hewitt constructs on excellent account of the British 'war on terror'. He correctly places terrorismin its historical context (the fight against Irish nationalism) whilst providing the reader with a clear account of what was happening behind the scenes pre 9/11.

Hewitt wipes away the cobwebs of the biased media discourse & shows how foreign policy has motivated terrorists, whilst criticising the Blair government for having pandered to public opinion, rather than get to grips with the long-term structural forces that have given rise to terrorismin this country & must be rectified to reduce the threat. This is what is known as 'hearts & mind', a concept the author hits upon as the way forwardin gaining valuable human intelligence, which has a central placein the arsenal of counter-terrorism responses.

Allin all a very good read that is highly recommened to both the student & to anyone interestedin knowing the non-tabloid story of terrorismin this country.