Terrorizing Ourselves: Why U.S. Counterterrorism Policy is Failing and How to Fix It [Hardcover]

Benjamin H. Friedman (Editor), Jim Harper (Editor), Christopher A. Preble (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 16, 2010

Terrorizing Ourselves exposes and decries how politicians manipulate fear for political purposes, and it cuts through the confusion that Americans have about terrorism and shows how to counter it. As the book illustrates, anxiety about terrorism is driving military adventurism, exploding the national debt, militarizing domestic affairs, and shifting expenditures away from other urgent priorities. To replace the counterterrorism policies that are now failing, Terrorizing Ourselves offers disciplined responses that can defeat the internal logic of terrorism and erode its power as a tool against the United States and other Western nations.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 324 pages
• Publisher: Cato Institute (June 16, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1935308300
• ISBN-13: 978-1935308300
• Product Dimensions: 1.1 x 5.8 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #818,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Christopher A. Preble (1967-) is the vice president for defense and foreign policy studies at The Cato Institute. In addition to his books, Preble has published over 100 articles in major publications including USA Today, the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Reason, the National Interest, the Foreign Service Journal, and the Harvard International Review. He has also appeared on many television and radio news networks including CNN, MSNBC, Fox News Channel, NPR, and the BBC. Before joining Cato in February 2003, he taught history at St. Cloud State University and Temple University. Preble was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy and is a veteran of the Gulf War, having served onboard USS Ticonderoga (CG-47) from 1990 to 1993. Preble holds a Ph.D. in history from Temple University, and a BA in history from George Washington University.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine college-level classroom discussion text July 16, 2010

By Midwest Book Review

Format:Hardcover

Compiled by the editorial team of Benjamin H. Friedman, Jim Harper and Christopher A. Preble, TERRORIZING OURSELVES: WHY COUNTERTERRORISM IS FAILING AND HOW TO FIX IT offers experts' opinions on counterterrorist efforts, analyzing strategic counterterrorism policies based on the last eight years of experience and providing insights based on tested policies and facts. Social issues and perspectives on what governs and builds terrorists make this a fine college-level classroom discussion text.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor design for Kindle September 11, 2011

By J. Hansen

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This edited volume does not have a Table of Contents so the only way to see what is inside is to page through the entire volume. There is no way to jump from article to article. I honestly believe this is an editorial oversight that will be fixed. Hopefully I'll be able to download the updated version free at that time.