Understanding Terrorism: Threats in an Uncertain World

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Akorlie A. Nyatepe-Coo, Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted
Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004 - Political Science - 267 pages

This reader serves as a useful tool in examining the events of 9/11/2001; it provides comprehensive coverage of this date's significance from a number of perspectives and offers in-depth, provocative essays examining subjects ranging from the history of Islam to the future of terrorism.Introductory paragraphs for each article and the book's introduction offer a framework for the varied chapters; readers will learn about economic incentives, comtemporary politics of the Middle East, and historical precedents for the use of terrorism at the dawning of the 21st century.For foreign affairs officers, intelligence analysts, foreign service officers, economic affairs officers, and political affairs officers. Also useful for book clubs and reading groups, as this collection of essays spawns exciting material for discussion and understanding.

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Contents

Islam and the West
3
Its Origin and History
29
PART II
49
Copyright

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TitleUnderstanding Terrorism: Threats in an Uncertain World
EditorsAkorlie A. Nyatepe-Coo, Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted
PublisherPearson Prentice Hall, 2004
Original fromIndiana University
DigitizedMar 30, 2010
ISBN0131120980, 9780131120983
Length267 pages
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Political Science / Terrorism
Social Science / Criminology
Social Science / Violence in Society
  
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