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The History of Terrorism
Robert Taylor
Library Binding (Lucent Books, May 16, 2002)Terrorism is not a new phenomenon nor is it solely a tactic of extremist groups with anti-American views. This historical look at terrorism examines how extremists have found their voice in acts of terror going back generations and in settings around the world. (20020901)
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America Under Attack
Tamara L. Roleff
Library Binding (Lucent Books, May 31, 2002)Looks at the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, U.S. response, world reaction, and the war on terrorism.
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Terrorists and Terrorist Groups
Stephen Currie
Hardcover (Lucent, May 7, 2002)Discusses the formation, political agenda, actions, and religious beliefs of various groups that use violent means to achieve their ends.
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The Patriot Act
M. Martin
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Sept. 16, 2005)Discusses what the Patriot Act was meant to change and establish anew with regards to the safety of United States borders, what was granted by the Act, and what protests have been held against the Patroit Act and why.
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The Iraqi Prisoner Abuse Scandal
M. Martin
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Feb. 28, 2005)Details the degradation and human rights violations perpetrated by American soldiers against Abu Ghraib prisoners, and chronicles the Bush administration's actions following the reports of the atrocity.
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Suicide Bombers
Debra A. Miller
Hardcover (Lucent, Sept. 29, 2006)Discusses the increasingly common role of suicide bombings in terrorist attacks, describing the reasons a person might become a suicide bomber and the results of these bombings on morale, the economy, and politics.
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London Transit System Bombings
Gail B. Stewart
Hardcover (Lucent, March 17, 2006)Describes the day when terrorists set off four separate bombs in London killing fifty-three people and wounding seven hundred more, and the responses of Britain's leaders, police, and citizens.
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The War Against Iraq
Debra A Miller
Hardcover (Lucent, Nov. 7, 2003)Provides an overview of the 2003 war of the United States and its allies against Saddam Hussein and Iraq, including historical reasons for the conflict and its political and economic ramifications.
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Lucent Terrorism Library - Civil Liberties and the War on Terrorism
James D. Torr
Hardcover (Lucent Books, March 5, 2004)The U.S. government has implemented a variety of new security measures designed to prevent another terrorist attack on America, but civil libertarians warn that many of these measures threaten free speech, privacy, and the Constitution's guarantees of due process and equal protection under the law. This volume explores the many challenges in ensuring that America is both safe and free.
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Terrorism Reference Library: Primary Sources
James L. Outman, Elisabeth M. Outman, Matthew May, Diane M. Sawinski
Hardcover (U-X-L, Dec. 2, 2002)This 3-vol. set provides students with an understanding of the complex issue of global terrorism..Terrorism Reference Library: Primary Sources volume includes 15 primary source documents that shed light on the aims and issues involved with terrorism.
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Terrorism Reference Library: Cumulative Index
Matthew May
Hardcover (UXL, Dec. 2, 2002)Search the extensive U- X - L Terrorism Reference Library with ease with this cumulative index to the entire set.
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Terrorist Groups
Michael Burgan
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2010)Terrorism is everywhere. From Peru to Palestine and from Spain to Sri Lanka, terrorist groups use violence to create fear in order to achieve their goals. Terrorist organizations are usually organized around religious, political, social, or other ideological causes. Although all terrorism is criminal under international law, governments have been responsible for terrorist activity, and some terrorist campaigns have led to the founding of modern nations.
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