Includes bibliographical references (pages 108-110) and index.
What is terrorism? -- Terrorism in history -- Terrorist groups -- Terrorist leaders or peacemakers? -- Islam and the West : conflict between civilizations -- The terrorist profile -- God, guns, and gangs : understanding terrorists' motivations -- How people become terrorists -- Fighting terrorism.
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Discusses world history as well as the groups and individuals behind today's headlines, focusing on the American viewpoint, including the State Department's definitions and descriptions of more than 30 contemporary terrorist groups that pose the biggest threat to the U.S.