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... > social science subjects > sociology > aging and the life course > death and dying > death > mass death > international terrorism
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > death and dying > death > mass death > international terrorism
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > death and dying > death > mass death > international terrorism
... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling > human development and life transitions > death and dying > death > mass death > international terrorism
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > death > mass death > international terrorism
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of organizations, institutions and structure > communities (sociology) > social life > death > mass death > international terrorism
social science subjects > politics and international relations > international relations > peace, war, and conflict resolution > international terrorism

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international terrorism  

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  • International terrorism is the phenomenon of extremely violent activities against a population for political or religious purposes that are not related to a specific domestic conflict in particular, but rather to some struggle of a global nature. In this entry, the definition, significance, and justification of international terrorism are discussed and measures that have been taken against it are presented. [Source: Encyclopedia of Death and the Human Experience; Terrorism, International]

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