Terrorism

Terrorism
Author: Patricia D. Netzley
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2009-03-17
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 073774622X

This encyclopedia provides information on individuals, groups, places, events, and issues related to terrorism in the United States and internationally. Readers will learn about state-sponsored terrorism, religious terrorism, right-wing and left-wing terrorism. Entries include coverage on terrorist leaders and terrorist organizations as well as entries on the people, agencies, and organizations that are specialized in fighting terrorism.

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism, Second Edition

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism, Second Edition
Author: Gus Martin
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 721
Release: 2011-06-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 141298016X

This thoroughly updated edition with expanded coverage explores the impact of terrorism on economics, public health, religion and pop culture, and also includes details of ethical issues and debates relating to terrorism.

Encyclopedia of World Terrorism

Encyclopedia of World Terrorism
Author: Martha Crenshaw
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 491
Release: 2019-05-24
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1315480352

This three-volume reference on terrorism in the 20th century places this growing phenomenon in the context of modern history. It provides students with both detailed information and the historical perspective tie terrorism to the high school and college curriculum. "Volume 1" defines terrorism, explores the historical perspective from the dawn of Western Civilisation through World War II, and discusses specific activities of modern terrorist groups. "Volume 2" focuses on the developing world, with emphasis on the Middle East (including the 1996 peace process). "Volume 3" explores terrorism and responses to terrorism in the developed world. This volume covers the United States, Europe, Israel, Britain, Central and South America and concludes with a chronology of major terrorist events since 1945, an A-Z listing of terrorist groups and leaders, and a select bibliography.

Higher Education in the United States [2 volumes]

Higher Education in the United States [2 volumes]
Author: James J. F. Forest
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 850
Release: 2002-06-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1576078965

Surveys the changing landscape of American higher education, from academic freedom to virtual universities, from campus crime to Pell Grants, from the Student Privacy Act to student diversity. In the years following World War II, college and university enrollment doubled, students revolted, faculty unionized, and community colleges evolved. Tuition and technology soared, as did the number of first-generation, minority, and women students. These changes radically transformed the American system of postsecondary education. Today, that system is in trouble. Its aging professoriate prepares for retirement, but low academic salaries can no longer attract the best minds to replace them. A flood of corporate dollars funds commercial research, but money for basic research—the seedbed of American scientific preeminence—has dried up. Colleges and universities also face heated competition with for-profit education providers for students, faculty, and external financial support, along with the costs of providing remedial education to growing numbers of students who are unprepared for postsecondary education. Higher Education in the United States provides a comprehensive analysis of these issues and others that scholars and practitioners of higher education study, discuss, and grapple with on a daily basis.

Encyclopedia of Drug Policy

Encyclopedia of Drug Policy
Author: Mark A. R. Kleiman
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 1009
Release: 2011-01-12
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1506338240

Spanning two volumes of approximately 450 entries in an A-to-Z format, this encyclopedia explores the controversial drug war through the lens of varied disciplines. A full spectrum of articles explains topics from Colombian cartels and Mexican kingpins to television reportage; from "just say no" advertising to heroin production; and from narco-terrorism to more than $500 billion in U.S. government expenditures. Key Themes- Cases- Conferences and Conventions- Countries (Affecting U.S. Drug Policy)- Drug Trade and Trafficking- Laws and Policies- Organizations and Agencies- People-Presidential Administrations- Treatment and Addiction- Types of Drugs

The Encyclopedia of Police Science

The Encyclopedia of Police Science
Author: Jack R. Greene
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 1575
Release: 2007
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0415970008

First published in 1996, this work covers all the major sectors of policing in the United States. Political events such as the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, have created new policing needs while affecting public opinion about law enforcement. This third edition of the "Encyclopedia" examines the theoretical and practical aspects of law enforcement, discussing past and present practices.

Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence

Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence
Author: Claire M. Renzetti
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 985
Release: 2008-06-19
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1412918006

This Encyclopedia is the definitive resource for students, researchers and practioners needing further informationon various aspects of interpersonal violence, including different forms of interpersonal violence, incidence and prevalence, theoretical explanations, public policies, and prevention and intervention strategies.

The 9/11 Encyclopedia

The 9/11 Encyclopedia
Author: Stephen E. Atkins
Publisher:
Total Pages: 648
Release: 2008-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780275994310

A-Z entries and primary documents present a thorough examination of the events surrounding the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Encyclopedia of Urban Legends

Encyclopedia of Urban Legends
Author: Jan Harold Brunvand
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 566
Release: 2002
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780393323580

Presents descriptions of hundreds of urban legends and their variations, themes, and scholarly approaches to the genre, including such tales as disappearing hitchhikers and hypodermic needles left in the coin slots of pay telephones.

Famous Assassinations in World History [2 volumes]

Famous Assassinations in World History [2 volumes]
Author: Michael Newton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 905
Release: 2014-04-17
Genre: History
ISBN:

Representing a unique reference tool for readers interested in history, criminology, or terrorism, this book provides the most complete and up-to-date coverage of assassinations of key figures throughout history and around the world. Effecting the death of a political figure, a leader of a nation, or a public figure usually captures people's attention. But how often is assassination effective to achieve the larger objective beyond the death of the targeted individual? Famous Assassinations in World History: An Encyclopedia offers more than 200 entries on assassinations of all kinds that will allow readers to grasp the often-complex motivating factors behind each event and better understand historical and contemporary social unrest. Each entry identifies the assassination target and summarizes that person's significance; discusses the person's assassination, including the factors that led up to it and its political and cultural contexts; and explains the powerful effects of the assassination in world history. The encyclopedia also includes various sidebars that spotlight relevant individuals, groups, and movements and present intriguing factoids such as the final disposition of notorious assassins' weapons and various films and novels that were inspired by famous assassinations. In addition, 23 primary source documents provide accounts of assassinations throughout world history.