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Terrorism and Business: The Impact of September 11, 2001

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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.

"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.

Book gives an excellent discussion of the topics of business
and 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.

Terrorism And Business: The Impact Of September 11, 2001 is a serious study that focuses upon the reaction of corporate America, U.S. labor, and the U.S. government to the September 11 attacks. From economic impact to financial markets and broad-ranging effects at local, state, and national levels, Terrorism And Business provides the reader with a solid analysis of present and future repercussions as well as changes to the shape of business in America. A powerful, in-depth study Terrorism And Business is an especially timely and recommended read for those with a keen interest in modern economics and the impact of national and international terrorism upon the global marketplace.

Most books on this subject tend to gloss over the myriad of issues dealing with terrorist events, and only focus on the political aspect. This book provides a comprehensive strategic overview of the economic issues and interrelations dealing with the tradegy of 9/11. The book is also successful in showing how countries across all regions of the world were economically impacted. It's well thought-out, with numerous facts, figures and references that begin the though task of quantifying the impact of 9/11.