People Who Made History - Osama bin Laden (hardcover edition) [Hardcover]

Pat Perrin (Editor), Wim Coleman (Editor)

Book Description

Series: People Who Made History | Publication Date: September 26, 2005

The attacks of September 11, 2001, proved Osama bin Laden to be one of the most dangerous men in the world. This anthology uses both primary and secondary sources to explore bin Laden's life, ideas, and actions; it also delves into his decentralized but deadly Islamist organization, al-Qaeda. (20010301)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 11 Up-Despite the editors' claims to the contrary, this collection of articles, book excerpts, speeches, and documents is far above the interest and ability of most high school students, and many adults will find it both difficult and flawed. The glossary is incomplete both in terms and definitions, omitting such important entries as Allah and the Koran. The maps are so limited as to be nearly useless; the one of the Middle East only identifies countries (no cities), and many places crucial to bin Laden's career are nowhere to be found. No explanation is given for alternate, seemingly contradictory spellings-until readers get to the back matter. Other internal inconsistencies aren't addressed, while numerous allusions, phrases, and references (leftist and quasi-Marxist students, holistic hermeneutics, etc.) go undefined. There are also a few outright errors (Aden is in Yemen, not Somalia; Amman is in Jordan, not the Sudan). For teens who merely want to learn more about the subject's life, Bill Loehfelm's Osama bin Laden (Gale, 2003) is a better choice.-Ann W. Moore, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
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Review

"An annotated table of contents, discussion questions, a chronology, and a reading list add to each book's value, but it is the diversity of the source materials that will make books in the series particularly useful."
-- Booklist (April 2000) (Booklist 20000901)

"Introductory biographical information is followed by excerpts from the writings of contemporary and ancient historians and biographers and literary critics."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001) (School Library Journal 20000701)

"Both layout and organization contribute to the book's accessibility. An indispensible resource for those engaged in research or study."
-- School Library Journal (September 2000) (School Library Journal 20000301)

"The mixed focus on the personal life and public issues and controversies is effectively handled here. The use of a person to make a historical period come alive in rich depth is accomplished with real skill and finesse."
-- Kliatt (July 2000) (KLIATT )

"Essays are expertly selected, and despite being written for adults, are surprisingly accessible for high-school students."
-- Booklist (March 2000) (Booklist )

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 15 and up
  
• Hardcover: 202 pages
• Publisher: Greenhaven Press; 1 edition (September 26, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737725931
• ISBN-13: 978-0737725933
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,072,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)