Product Description: Examines the origins, effects, weapons, and prevention of terrorism.

Product Description: This title examines an important historic event - the 2011 capture and killing of Osama bin Laden. Easy-to-read, compelling text provides the details of the US Navy Seals operation that led to the capture and killing of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on May 2, 2011...read more

Product Description: By its definition, terrorism is meant to inflict great fear into people through acts of mass destruction. September 11, 2001, is a day of infamy to Americans because of the terrorist attacks on the United States. But every year more than 300 terrorist acts take place around the globe...read more

Product Description: This book examines the phenomenon of terrorism, or the intentional use of violence against civilians for a political purpose. The book reviews the history of terrorism, its causes, and its human and economic impact. Case studies, quotes, and media excerpts help to illuminate one of the most serious global security threats today...read more

Product Description: Discusses terrorism around the world, citing famous examples, such as the nerve gas attacks in the Toyko subway and 9/11.Title: TerrorismAuthor: Sterngass, JonPublisher: Marshall Cavendish CorpPublication Date: 2011/09/01Number of Pages: 80Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 201003951...read more

Product Description: Terrorism is a major issue in todays world. Around the globe, people fear terrorist attacks. The threat of violence from terrorists seems to be everywhere.

Product Description: Accessible yet sophisticated book that explains the possible reasons why terrorism exists and the security measures taken to make sure it doesnt happen. Is a loss in some freedom a fair trade for more security?

This series provides readers with the information they need to think critically about the worldwide implications of global issues; each volume focuses on a controversial topic of worldwide importance and offers a panoramic view of opinions.; This title explores issues related to the war on terror in various countries, including the United States, Israel, Pakistan, Somalia, Afghanistan, European nations, etc., causes of terrorism, issues of human rights, governments' responses to terrorism, an; By illuminating the complexities and interrelations of the global community, this excellent resource helps students and other researchers enhance their global awareness. Each volume focuses on a controversial topic of worldwide importance and offers a pan

Product Description: Humans have proven themselves to be their own worst enemies on many occasions. This unnerving compilation features blunders that had devastating consequences: pollution that destroyed lives, ruthless terrorist attacks, and moreall of which are as intriguing as they are horrifying...read more