Essential Readings on Political Terrorism (Of Special Interest) Book

This book provides a convenient, single source for all citizens concerned about political terrorism who want to accurately understand both the nature of terrorism as a socio-political phenomenon and the major threats, trends, and conundrums posed by terrorism, including: * Terrorism in America * Nuclear, biological and chemical terrorism * The Internet as a terrorist medium * The psychology of suicide bombers * The sociological nature of terrorist groups, organizations, and networks * Governmental counter-terrorism policy * The conflict between security and freedom in a terrorist environment * Jihad and other Islamic militant cultures and philosophies * Posttraumatic stress disorder and other psychiatric reactions to terrorism Since September 11, 2001-?from the moment suicidal Islamic militants rammed hijacked passenger planes into the World Trade Center twin towers and the Pentagon?-America has been in a costly "war against terrorism" that seemingly has no end. And most citizens have been preoccupied with uncertainty, fear, and a flood of new questions that have altered their perceptions of self, current behaviors, and future plans. Among the questions of great concern are: How widespread is political terrorism and will we be attacked again in the near future? Can we combat terrorism without losing our democratic freedoms? What can we do to defend ourselves against biological, chemical and nuclear terrorism? Is there anything governments can really do to win the war on terrorism, or is this insidious form of violence here to stay, a constant feature of our world in the 21st century? The answers to these and related questions are presented in this rich collection of articles by leading thinkers in political science, sociology, psychology, and the health sciences. The answers will be of interest and value not only to students of political terrorism, professional politicians, public health professionals, and military personnel, but to everyone concerned about the threats unleashed by political terrorism and the safeguarding of our democratic institutions. The information contained in these articles will no doubt provide the framework from which future explanations of the events of September 11 and the war on terrorism will be built.Read More