Preface. Introduction. One. Is There a Moral Duty to Obey the Law? Two. Confronting Political Authority Non-Violently. Three. Political Violence. Four. Secession. Five. Can Terrorism Ever Be Morally Justified. Six. The Moral Status of Terrorism: Some Recent Cases. Seven. Terrorism, Secession, and the United States: An Indigenous Perspective. Conclusion. Selected Bibliography. Index.

This is a unique book on terrorism that openly, rationally and passionately delves into what underlies terrorism, what in some cases justifies it on ethical grounds, and how terrorism might be dealt with successfully. Rather than assuming from the start a particular point of view about terrorism, this book uniquely engages the reader in a series of critical discussions that unveil the ethical problems underlying terrorism. A must-read for everyone interested in understanding the depths of terrorism.