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This book is written to provide students and citizens with some information on the countries, leadership, and history of the terrorist groups involved in attacking our country and our military troops in the world.
The book covers these points:
- definitions of various Arabic and Islamic terms used frequently by media
- histories of various leaders in Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and other militant Islamic groups
- maps and geography explanations on the various countries involved in terrorist activities
- histories of terrorist acts in the United States since 1950
- explanations of Islamic religion and Sharia sects and their importance to terrorist's beliefs and actions
- various impacts media, including Al Jazeera has had in reporting the war on terrorism
- explanations on what the future holds
This book provides its readers with a resource guide on how to use the Internet, and various resources in magazines, books, and related articles for their continuing updated education on the daily actions and roles of terrorism in our world.
Dr. Hueston is an assistant professor of criminal justice at West Texas A&M University. He has 30 years of law enforcement experience on numerous college campuses and in the military police. He has been either the Chief or Director of Public Safety Services for the past 22 years at Loyola Marymount University and the University of Arizona. He has been involved in directing numerous large scale public events, including the security of the Weightlifting Event during the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the 1997 NCAA Welcome Home Reception for the Men's Championship Basketball Team, numerous visits by dignitaries including President William Clinton and Secretary of State Madeline Albright. His educational background includes a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Education from Kent State University, two Master of Arts Degrees in Criminal Justice and Public Administration from the Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Arizona.
Dr. Bryan E. Vizzini is an assistant professor of history at West Texas A&M University, where he teaches Contemporary World History, U.S. History, and Latin American History. In addition to holding degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Georgia, and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (where he received his doctorate), he spent five years working for the UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Public Safety. Campus visits from President Clinton, Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, and the Special Olympics gave him the opportunity to see security issues from a completely practical, non-academic perspective.
"Dr. Hueston is extremely well versed on this topic and delivers it in
an interesting and exciting way. His personal experience with prior
major events lends tremendous credibility to his lectures and
presentations. I would highly recommend it to anyone that has an
interest in this field."
— Shawn Burns
Chief of Police
West Texas A&M University
"In a discussion of terrorism and world terrorists, Dr. Harry Hueston
brings to the table a unique perspective that is often missing from other authorities. His presentation is always impressive because it combines the knowledge of an expert scholar with practical knowledge of a veteran law enforcement officer - book smart and street wise is a potent combination."
— James A. Farren
Criminal District Attorney
Randall County Texas
"To the student with limited knowledge of the history and motivations behind terrorism, this book proves to be an exemplary unbiased resource in which one can begin to understand terrorism outside the confines of our media."
— Nathan Robinson,
Student at West Texas
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