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This edited volume brings together economists, political scientists, and social theorists to build a multidisciplinary understanding of terrorism through a socio-economic lens. It explores how economic incentives, structural inequalities, political dynamics, and institutional weaknesses contribute to the emergence, persistence, and evolution of terrorist activity. The book covers core conceptual debates—definitions and typologies of terrorism, cross-country patterns of attacks, statistical forecasting models, and the economic and societal impact of terrorism—while emphasizing that no single discipline can adequately explain such a complex phenomenon. Its relevance to the present era is clear: policy debates increasingly require integrated economic-political solutions to extremism, and contemporary terrorism involves financial networks, opportunity structures, and socio-political grievances that are best understood through multidisciplinary analyses. As governments and international institutions shift toward prevention and structural intervention, socio-economic frameworks like those presented here have become central to designing effective counter-terrorism strategies. . Critical Evaluation Strengths: • Strong interdisciplinary orientation bridging economics, political science, and conflict studies. • Offers robust empirical discussions such as attack distribution, forecasting, and impact analysis. • Provides conceptual clarity by harmonizing disparate definitions and theories across fields. • The Emerald “Peace Economics and Development” series is reputable, enhancing scholarly credibility. Limitations: • As an edited volume, analytical depth varies chapter to chapter. • Heavy emphasis on economic determinants may underrepresent cultural, ideological, or psychological motivations. • Some modelling or statistical chapters may feel technical for general readers. Overall, its contribution is significant for scholars requiring cross-disciplinary insights. . Final Verdict A rigorous and valuable academic contribution that effectively integrates socio-economic and political perspectives on terrorism. Particularly useful for researchers, policy analysts, and graduate students working on terrorism modelling, conflict economics, and multi-causal explanations of political violence.