This unique and timely book addresses the threats to and responses by Corporate America, US labour, and the US government triggered by the unprecedented September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The book details these incidents and assesses their human and financial costs; the multi-dimensional aspects of terrorism and its historical context; and the US business community at home and abroad as principal targets of terrorism over the last 40 years. Next, the volume describes the costs of the September 11 attacks in terms of economic indicators, financial markets, and the impact on local, state, and national levels. The publication then covers the multi-faceted responses of Corporate America focusing on industry sectors, companies, and implications to conducting business in the twenty-first century. Industries and companies that may experience growth as a result of corporate, government, and military responses to terrorism are highlighted. Terrorism's impact on the physical, psychological, and financial well-being of US labour is described. Management costs due to terrorism are analysed. Government responses to terrorism in terms of assuaging financial and human costs, stimulating the economy, and taking measures to reduce the threat of future terrorist incidents are noted. The conclusion highlights lessons learned and discusses future terrorist threats. An extensive bibliography enables the reader to reference additional materials for further study. An index provides easy access to key subjects in the book.
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Professor Yonah Alexander is a Senior Fellow and Director, International Center for Terrorism Studies, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, as well as, Director, Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studies and Co-Director, Inter University Center for Legal Studies. He has published 85 books in the field of terrorism and international affairs and is founding editor of Terrorism: An International Journal, Political Communication and Persuasion: An International Journal, and Minority and Group Rights: An International Journal.
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An important work,
By Joshua L Beard (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Terrorism and Business: The Impact of September 11, 2001 (Paperback)
While the literature of terrorism is evolving and our understanding of what took place on September 11th is growing, there is little in the area of terrorism and its impact on business. This book does a wonderful job of both reminding us of exactly what happened to many businesses in the months after the attack and setting forth a framework to understand how business and labor will be effected in the ongoing war on terrorism. I highly recommend this book.
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A unique and welcome addition to the literature on terrorism,
By Michael Benedek (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Terrorism and Business: The Impact of September 11, 2001 (Paperback)
"Terrorism and Business" is a welcome addition to the available literature on terrorism that has grown since the events of 9/11. While most books focus on the personalities and groups behind terrorist events and/or the 'high-politics related' options available to the US and its allies in fighting the war against terrorism, this unique book touches on the 'low-politics related' threats to and responses of Corporate America, the Labor Movement, and other relevant actors.
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Nice Job on 9/11 and Business Impact,
By Larry Masters (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Terrorism and Business: The Impact of September 11, 2001 (Paperback)
Book gives an excellent discussion of the topics of businessand terrorism, 9/11, impact on companies and workers, and government reactions. Interesting section on firms that are helping in war on terrorism. Good overview of terrorist attacks on American businesses. Nice job.
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