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Terrorism and Homeland Security: An Introduction [Hardcover]

Jonathan R. White (Author)

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Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 5 edition (July 20 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0534643817
ISBN-13: 978-0534643812
Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 18.8 x 2 cm
Shipping Weight: 798 g

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White's TERRORISM: AN INTRODUCTION, a perennial best-seller, is recognized as the most objective terrorism book in the market. In the latest edition, White has rewritten and incorporated parts of his two books DEFENDING THE HOMELAND and TERRORISM to create one new comprehensive text. To reflect this change, the title has been updated to TERRORISM AND HOMELAND SECURITY: AN INTRODUCTION, Fifth Edition. TERRORISM AND HOMELAND SECURITY: AN INTRODUCTION, Fifth Edition strives to discuss the most sophisticated theories by the best terrorist analysts in the world, while still focusing on the domestic and international threats of terrorism and the basic security issues that surround 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 the ideal text for both the undergraduate- and graduate-level courses.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Author lacks credibility., Oct 4 2002

David Briggman (Keezletown, Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Terrorism: An Introduction (Paperback)

This author lacks credibility as he cites the Gun Owners of America ... as a terrorist group - right next to Hamas (page 285, in the appendix)...such an allegation, without more to back it up borderlines on defamation. This test is used by Blue Ridge Community College (Weyers Cave, Virginia) in a counter-terrorism course. The instructor advised me that he's giving up the text in future classes because of this one erroneous allegation in the book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Unparalleled Terrorism Overview, Oct 25 2001

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Dr. White is direct and to the point. I recommend this book to all of my friends.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview of Terrorism, April 10 2000

By Richard Holden - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Terrorism: An Introduction (Paperback)

This is an introductory book. As such, it is designed for an audience with little or no background in this topic. Despite this limitation, I have found many people who are well read in this topic, prefer this book over others. I use this book in classes I teach on terrorism because it is, hands down, the best overview of terrorism on the market.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An Introduction to Terrorism, with a caution...., Feb 28 2009

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This review is from: Terrorism and Homeland Security: An Introduction (Hardcover)

Jonathan R. White's "Terrorism and Homeland Security", now in its sixth edition, gathers together an impressive amount of material in a textbook survey of a difficult field. White approaches the subject of terrorism from theoretical, organizational, historical, and geographic points of view, among others. His concluding chapters address the homeland security response to terrorism, the dangers of bureaucratizing that response, and the inherent threat to civil liberties. The presentation includes an impressive collection of maps, graphics, and photographs. The text has obviously been updated to practically the moment of publication.

The good news is that this textbook is a great introduction for the average college student. White methodically presents all sides of every important question; the thoughtful student will have much to ponder in considering the challenging topic of terrorism.

There are some shortcomings. The text has some annoying factual errors; for example, the US Navy escort of Kuwaiti tankers in the late 1980's had everything to do with the effects of the Iran-Iraq War and nothing to do with the hijacking of airplanes, as White implies. More importantly, in presenting all sides of any given question, White makes little effort to distinguish between the factually grounded and the merely speculative. Not every point of view on terrorism is equally valid; many cited opinions are the stuff of incomplete newspaper reporting, politicized Op-Ed pieces, or even obvious terrorist propaganda. Conscientious instructors will have to parse those points of view for their students.

"Terrorism and Homeland Security" is cautiously recommended as an introductory-level college textbook on the topic of terrorism.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for anyone interested in terrorism studies, Mar 26 1998

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This book is an excellent primer for those studying the various disciplines of terrorism. Professors are well advised to consider use of this book in their required reading list. It is well organized, well documented, and uses just about the right amount of examples, most of them from actual events. I especially appreciated the way each chapter gives you an idea of what you should take away from it.

The only real drawback is a minor one. It tends to read a little heavy sometimes. Give yourself some time to digest each piece before moving on and you will be OK.

Bottom Line: When you finish this book, you will have a clearer understanding of the concepts, motivations, and philosophies of not only terrorism, but also counter- and anti- terrorism, and some of the contemporary issues surrounding modern terrorism. Well Done!!

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