Political and Philological Origins of the Term 'Terrorism' from the Ancient Near East to Our Times
Although researchers have dwelt at length on the political and legal connotations of the term 'terrorism', insufficient attention has been devoted to its historical-linguistic roots, or to the various meanings attributed to the term from ancient times to the present. Questions such
as 'in what context political, religious, literary, psychological or physical - is the term being used?' or, whether the interpreter is the perpetrator or the victim, are extremely important. A methodological approach, focusing on so charged a political term, could thus clearly deepen our
understanding of what terrorism' has meant and how it has been used throughout history.
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 March 2010
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