Understanding Terrorism in America

by Christopher Hewitt

Christopher Hewitt's comprehensive book surveys the characteristics and causes of terrorism and governmental responses to it. He also examines the organizational structure of terrorist networks, how they are financed and their ideological agendas. Groups covered Islamic fundamentalists, white and black racists, black nationalists, revolutionary communists, neo-Nazis, militant Jewish groups, anti-abortionists and émigré groups. This book is essential reading for students of American politics and terrorism. It also provides a highly readable account for interested readers wishing to know more about a topic which has recently become tragically relevant to world affairs.

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 19, 2002

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[Scott · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very weak, it seems to have been one of those post 9-11 books that jsut wanted to address the issue. It was not very good though, almost forced.