PO 487
Study of Terrorism in Context
Examines the history and evolution of terrorism, and the relative impact of terrorism
upon contemporary international relations, the state and domestic societies. The course
addresses several themes, such as the contested nature of the concept of terrorism and
its causes, the motivations of actors, the structure and organization of terrorist groups,
the relationship of terrorism to the changing nature of warfare and technology, and the
nature of writings and ideologies that incite political violence.
Prerequisites: Registration Status: Year 4 Honours Political Science; PO220 and/or PO231
Exclusions: PO498d
Examines the history and evolution of terrorism, and the relative impact of terrorism
upon contemporary international relations, the state and domestic societies. The course
addresses several themes, such as the contested nature of the concept of terrorism and
its causes, the motivations of actors, the structure and organization of terrorist groups,
the relationship of terrorism to the changing nature of warfare and technology, and the
nature of writings and ideologies that incite political violence.
Prerequisites: Registration Status: Year 4 Honours Political Science; PO220 and/or PO231
Exclusions: PO498d
Examines the history and evolution of terrorism, and the relative impact of terrorism
upon contemporary international relations, the state and domestic societies. The course
addresses several themes, such as the contested nature of the concept of terrorism and
its causes, the motivations of actors, the structure and organization of terrorist groups,
the relationship of terrorism to the changing nature of warfare and technology, and the
nature of writings and ideologies that incite political violence.
Prerequisites: Registration Status: Year 4 Honours Political Science; PO220 and/or PO231
Exclusions: PO498d
