Terrorism: An Introduction, 2002 Update (Wadsworth Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice) [Paperback]

Jonathan R. White (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0534578519 | ISBN-13: 978-0534578510 | Edition: 4

Recognized as the most objective, best-selling terrorism text in the market, TERRORISM: AN INTRODUCTION- 9/11 UPDATE strives to discuss the most sophisticated theories by the best terrorist analysts in the world, while still focusing on the domestic and international threat of terrorism and the basic security issues surrounding terrorism today. The student-oriented writing style is complemented by rich pedagogy, and there is an adequate amount of research and theoretical discussion to make this an ideal text for both the undergraduate and graduate level courses.

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About the Author

Dr. Jonathan White is recognized as a national expert on the topic of terrorism and is currently the executive director of the Homeland Security Initiative. Immediately prior to his appointment as executive director, Dr. White served as the Dean of Social Sciences at Grand Valley State University. He has instructed on terrorism, militarism, criminology, police administration, philosophy, and justice in western civilization. Since 1998, he has worked as an adjunct instructor with the State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT) Program. He is a recognized expert on Middle Eastern Extremism and used this to develop and strengthen the SLATT program on international terrorism.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 4 edition (August 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534578519
• ISBN-13: 978-0534578510
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,451,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Text On This Important Subject, October 27, 2002

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Ben Witt (Allendale, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Terrorism: An Introduction, 2002 Update (Wadsworth Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice) (Paperback)

Prior to Sept. 11, I took a college course on terrorism and this was the only text available at the time. It was accurate and informative then, and remains so today. Jonathan White is one of the foremost experts on terrorism and it's correlation to religion in the United States. If you are entering into the field of criminal justice or public policy, I highly recommend reading this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for people who no nothing about this subject, August 24, 2004

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This review is from: Terrorism: An Introduction, 2002 Update (Wadsworth Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice) (Paperback)

I recently took a class at my local community college and this book was the book assigned to the class. When I went into this class the only knowledge that I had was that of September 11 and the things that have happened since then. This book covers not only September 11 but the history of what lead up to Septmeber 11. Its a wonderful book, and recommend it to anyone who wants to understand terrorism in todays world.

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening!, December 22, 2011

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This review is from: Terrorism: An Introduction, 2002 Update (Wadsworth Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice) (Paperback)

This book goes through various forms of terrorism. It is much like, or is, a textbook. It is a bit challenging in that regard. It even goes into the very definition of what terrorism is and the different variations of it. I learned a lot!