Suicide Bombers: Foot Soldiers of the Terrorist Movement [Library Binding]

Elaine Landau (Author)

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This title that considers a timely topic uses a variety of primary source materials to examine the motivations that drive young men and women to carry out suicide attacks. Landau discusses the political, religious, social, and personal pressures that make young people vulnerable to recruiters for these deadly acts. Beginning with a profile of typical suicide bombers, Landau examines how recruiters identify individuals as well as the methods of training that are used. Although the book focuses primarily on Islamic radicals, one chapter discusses Japanese kamikaze pilots in World War II. Photographs, sidebars, and highlighted text are used effectively. Appendixes include source notes, a bibliography, and suggestions for further reading. Ed Sullivan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 120 pages
• Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (CT) (September 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076133470X
• ISBN-13: 978-0761334705
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,784,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm a children's book author and writing coach who loves both children and books. I've never been much of a fiction fan, I've spent my time both reading and writing nonfiction. I live in tropical Miami with my husband and son who are nonfiction lovers as well.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Compelling Read, November 22, 2007

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Patricia S. Langnau (Pensacola, Fl) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Suicide Bombers: Foot Soldiers of the Terrorist Movement (Library Binding)

I couldn't put this book down. Landau, who writes for young adults, takes us on a fascinating journey, dispelling our sterotypes of suicide bombers and citing studies along the way. Some are depressed people who have no hope of a brighter tomorrow. I would read this again.
Pat