Researching the shadow economy of a terrorist group : an archival and interview-based approach /

Researching the inner workings of a terrorist group is an ambitious and challenging task. This case study provides a guide for how to tackle this subject area, tracing the methodological path taken to research the Provisional Irish Republican Army's financial dealings, 1970-1998. The following...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Woodford, Isabel (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2019.
Series:	SAGE Research Methods. Cases.
Subjects:	Irish Republican Army > Case studies. Irish Republican Army. Terrorism > Case studies. Terrorists > Case studies. Terrorisme > Études de cas. Terroristes > Études de cas. Terrorism. Terrorists. Case studies.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	Researching the inner workings of a terrorist group is an ambitious and challenging task. This case study provides a guide for how to tackle this subject area, tracing the methodological path taken to research the Provisional Irish Republican Army's financial dealings, 1970-1998. The following study recounts (1) how semi-structured interviews and archival data can provide the foundations for a detailed, authoritative account in this area and (2) the practical difficulties of researching such subjects and the possible solutions. There continue to be deep gaps in the literature regarding how terrorist organizations operate, and students should use this study to expand their realm of possibilities.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781526478429 1526478420