Terrorism

by Egendorf, Laura K.

• ISBN13: 9780737701371
• ISBN10: 0737701374
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Summary

In the wake of September 11, 2001, the world has become more aware of the dangers of terrorism. The contributors to this volume debate the seriousness of the threat, the causes of terrorism, and how the United States and international community should respond.

Table of Contents

Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?	9	(3)
Introduction	12	(4)
Is Terrorism a Serious Threat?
Chapter Preface	16	(1)
Terrorism Is a Serious Threat	17	(9)
Bruce Hoffman
The Threat of Terrorism Is Overstated	26	(9)
Larry C. Johnson
Weapons of Mass Destruction Pose a Terrorist Threat	35	(6)
Sam Nunn
Weapons of Mass Destruction Do Not Pose a Terrorist Threat	41	(4)
Ehud Sprinzak
Terrorism Against Information Systems Is a Threat	45	(6)
Matthew G. Devost
Brian K. Houghton
Neil Allen Pollard
The Threat of Information Terrorism Has Been Overstated	51	(8)
William Church
John Borland
Periodical Bibliography	56	(2)
What Motivates Terrorists?
Chapter Preface	58	(1)
Religious Fanaticism Motivates Terrorists	59	(8)
Magnus Ranstorp
Postwar Developments Motivate Terrorists	67	(6)
Joseba Zulaika
William A. Douglass
Democracy Encourages Terrorism	73	(4)
David C. Rapoport
Economic Distress Motivates Terrorists	77	(4)
Allen Hammond
Israeli Actions Motivate Middle East Terrorists	81	(6)
Ehud Sprinzak
Palestinian Leaders Motivate Middle East Terrorists	87	(7)
David Bar-Illan
A Combination of Factors Motivates Terrorists	94	(8)
Terrorism Research Center
Periodical Bibliography	99	(2)
Can Terrorism Be Justified?
Chapter Preface	101	(1)
Resistance to Tyranny Justifies Violence Against the U.S. Government	102	(7)
Martin Lindstedt
Violence Against the Government Is Not Justified	109	(6)
Bill Clinton
Resistance to British Rule Justifies Bombings in Northern Ireland	115	(4)
Mark O'Connell
Bombings in Northern Ireland Cannot Be Justified Andersonstown News	119	(4)
American Policies in the Middle East Justify Islamic Terrorism	123	(8)
Osama Bin Ladin
John Miller
Israeli Occupation of Palestine Justifies Islamic Terrorism	131	(7)
Nida'ul Islam
The Islamic Faith Does Not Condone Terrorism	138	(10)
Seifeldin Ashmawy
Periodical Bibliography	145	(2)
How Should the United States Respond to Terrorism?
Chapter Preface	147	(1)
Tougher Aviation Security Measures Will Help Reduce Terrorism	148	(8)
Keith O. Fultz
Tougher Aviation Security Measures Will Not Reduce Terrorism	156	(6)
Robert W. Hahn
The United States Should Retaliate Against Terrorist Groups	162	(5)
Holger Jensen
Retaliation Efforts Against Terrorists Are Fruitless	167	(6)
Raymond Close
Expanding the FBI's Powers Is a Necessary Response to Terrorism	173	(6)
Louis J. Freeh
Counterterrorism Legislation Is a Dangerous Expansion of Governmental Powers	179	(6)
Jeffrey Rosen
Periodical Bibliography	184	(1)
Terrorism: A Look at Three Key Areas	185	(4)
For Further Discussion	189	(2)
Organizations to Contact	191	(3)
Bibliography of Books	194	(3)
Index	197