Terrorism and global security / Ann E. Robertson ; foreword by James O. Ellis III.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Robertson, Ann E.

Series:

Global issues (Facts on File, Inc.)

Global issues

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism--United States.

Terrorism.

United States.

Terrorism--Case studies.

Terrorism--Psychological aspects.

Security, International.

Genre:

Case studies.

Physical Description:

viii, 408 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Facts On File, [2007]

Summary:

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. After 9/11, new fears intruded on daily life, and Americans were now forced to face a clever enemy who could seemingly attack at any time, at any place. The subsequent war on terrorism also dramatically changed the terms of a possible career in the military. Accurate and balanced, Terrorism and Global Security provides key information on the definition, causes, and goals of terrorism; the history of terrorism; the perpetrators and their backgrounds; counterterrorism; and the issues of balancing security and liberty. Separate case studies focus on the United States as well as the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Peru, and Colombia, examining how each has been affected by terrorism and comparing and contrasting the measures taken in response.

Contents:

At issue

Primary sources

Research tools.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 314-345) and index.

ISBN:

081606766X

9780816067664

OCLC:

71329827