Perspectives on Terrorism: How 9/11 Changed U.S. Politics

by Allan Cigler

This reader includes journalistic and scholarly pieces focused on key political aspects of the September 11, 2001 attacks and the U.S's domestic and international response. Selections highlight political issues such as national security, public opinion and attitudes, civil liberties, immigration and U. S. citizenship, and foreign policy. The included articles encourage critical thinking about current events and discussions on topics such as security vs. liberty.

128 pages, Paperback

First published May 23, 2002

Reviews

[Tom G · Rating 2 out of 5]

a hastily collected and poorly edited compilation of commentary on the immediate aftermath (the book was published in May 2002) of 9/11. tends toward dry appraisals by mainstream periodicals. only recommended as a very specific historical document.