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Definition

"The unlawful use of force or violence, committed by a group(s) of two or more individuals, against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives." (Source:Wikipedia)

 

Keywords

  • Terrorism
  • Domestic Terrorism
 

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  • Is the threat of urban terrorism exaggerated?
  • Does America's violent culture lead to terrorism?
  • Does the political right promote terrorist violence?
  • Does the media promote terrorists by airing their causes?
  • Should the press have published the Unabomber's manifesto?
  • Should journalists practice censorship when covering terrorism?
  • Should abortion center bombings be considered acts of terrorism?
  • How should the federal government combat the threat of terrorism?
  • Does the Anti-Terrorism Act (1996) violate citizens' constitutional rights?
  • Has there been an increase in acts of domestic terrorism; is there an actual change the number of incidents or simply the methods of reporting such incidents?
  • Focus on one incident of terrorism: World Trade Center bombing (1993); Oklahoma City bombing (1995); TWA Flight 800 bombing (1996);  Atlanta Olympic bombing (1996); the Unabomber (1996)
  • What are suitcase bombs and how likely are they to be used?
 

Reference Books

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The war on terrorism :opposing viewpoints - Karen F. Balkin
Call Number: Ref Desk HV6432 .W373 2005
ISBN: 073772336X

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America's battle against terrorism - Andrea C. Nakaya
Call Number: Ref Desk HV6432 .A5254 2005
ISBN: 0737727837

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National security - Kim Masters Evans
Call Number: Ref Desk UA 23 .N38 I54 2009
ISBN: 1414433808

 
 

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