Terrorism and Global Security

By Ann E. Robertson

For most Americans, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, are a watershed event, a turning point in how Americans think about their place in the world. Before 9/11, the United States suffered... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081606766X
• ISBN13: 9780816067664
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Facts on File
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher

Customer Reviews

A detailed introduction to this complicated, world-spanning issue

Terrorism and Global Security is a straightforward reference and resource concerning the definition, causes, and goals of terrorism, as well as the history of terrorism, backgrounds of perpetrators, and the complex issues surrounding the balance between security and liberty. Case studies of terrorism within the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Peru, and Columbia reveal how each nation has been affected by terrorism; chapters compare and contrast the effectiveness of measures each nation undertook in response. Accessible to readers of all backgrounds, Terrorism and Global Security is a detailed introduction to this complicated, world-spanning issue. Highly recommended, especially for public library collections.