Publisher's Synopsis
his series is an extensive collection of significant documents covering all major and minor issues and events regarding terrorism. Government reports, executive orders, speeches, court proceedings, and position papers are presented in full text reprint. The entire set records and explains terrorism as it has evolved over 25 years. It examines the efforts of Western societies to safely combat conventional and unconventional terrorist attacks the world over, including those in: Israel, Northern Ireland, Lebanon, Central and South America, Western Europe, The United Kingdom, and The United States. It illustrates the evolution of international law regarding: BL The definition of terrorism BL The prosecution and sentencing of terrorists BL Extradition of international criminals BL Enforcement of the death penalty BL Definitions of cruel and unusual punishment BL Cyberterrorism BL Weapons of mass destruction BL Biological and chemical agents BL Asylum for politically-motivated terrorists BL Terrorist use of the media Included are detailed reports from several organizations on terrorist groups, their activities, weapons acquisition, technical capabilities, state sponsorship, political ideology and targets. The set also offers investigative reports of major terrorist related incidents. The examination of terrorist incidents in this set establishes the necessity for package inspections, explosive detection, anti-terrorism personnel, and related programs. It also examines expansion of these measures and policies from air transport facilities to other transportation centers - such as train stations, bus terminals, toll plazas, border crossings, and mail service facilities. Documents are provided to illustrate ongoing attempts to control and prevent terror-violence from the U.S., U.N., U.K., France, the European Council, Interpol, and other active groups. The set is thorough regarding the development of strategies for handling kidnappings, hostage situations, bombings, assassinations, and unconventional attacks. Includes significant documents in full-text reprint: BL Government reports BL Executive orders BL Legislative bills BL Speeches BL Court proceedings, testimony and statements BL Position papers Key topics addressed include: BL Border security BL Transportation security--aviation, maritime, and surface transit BL Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities BL Immigration issues BL Intelligence-gathering issues BL Constitutional rights BL Prosecution and sentencing of terrorists BL Cruel and unusual punishment BL Human rights practices BL Nuclear weapons BL Cyberterrorism BL Bioterrorism and chemical plant security BL Weapons of mass destruction BL Domestic counter-terrorism response capabilities BL Antiterrorism BL Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities The series may be purchased as a whole, or a new subscription may be started by purchasing the most recently published volume. The series may also be purchased in part from Volumes 1 to 13, or a subscription may be started from any volume, after Volume 14, to the current volume. Contents Overview: Volumes 1-13 Contain commentary and primary source documents that establish an historical context for developments in terrorism. Commentary presents an historical overview of 19th and 20th century terrorism, post WWII developments, and comments on the future of terrorism. Documents include U.N. resolutions, declarations, conventions and reports, League of National Council debates, International Tribunal Documents, and U.S. judicial and legislative actions. Volume 14 Concentrates on terrorism documents in the U.S. Includes detailed information from the Congressional Research Service and a document which assesses the Writ of Habeas Corpus under newly passed legislation. Volume 15 Takes an in-depth look at the terrorist attacks in Dar es Salaam and Nairobi. Includes significant Statements from President Clinton, The U.S./E.U. Statement of Shared Objective and Close Cooperation on Terrorism, analysis of the Paris Terrorism ministerial, and more. Volume 16 A compilation of materials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Congressional Research Service, plus the indictment of Osama Bin Laden. Volume 17 Expands the information in Volumes 15 and16 and records information on biological and chemical weapons preparedness and intelligence gathering by the Executive and Legislative braches of the U.S. government. Volume 18 Examines the overall emergency preparedness of the U.S. and assesses the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Includes information on the electronic "Melissa" virus and a variety of documents on national terrorism prevention events. Volume 19 Includes the U.S.Department of State's report on Political Violence Against Americans and the GAO reports on Combating Terrorism, Information Security, and Chemical and Biological Defense. Volume 20 A concentration on the complete FBI report on Project MEGIDDO as well as the CRS report on Afghanistan. Volume 21 Includes the June 2000 report of the National Commission on Terrorism regarding the current state of international terror and its implications for the future. Features information from the FAA, congressional testimony by FBI personnel, reports on cyberterrorism, and the FALN clemency Volume 22 Contains several GAO reports on combating terrorism with risk assessment, technology and strategy. Testimony included covers issues such as managing counterterrorist programs, U.S. counterterrorism efforts, Internet and data interception capabilities developed by the FBI, and the threat assessment of terrorism in a changing global environment. Volume 23 Describes how U.S. Department of Justice has focused its attention on improving security at home and the implementation of measures at American missions abroad. Incorporates the Department of Defense's Crouch-Gehman Report on the Cole attack, the CIA study on Global Trends and the Gilmore Report assessing domestic response capabilities involving weapons of mass destruction. Volume 24 Incorporates governmental and nongovernmental views and documents on the forgoing cases as well as on unconventional threats of superterrorism (biological, chemical, and nuclear) and emerging cyber challenges. Includes documents of individual testimonies on the case of the USS Cole. Volume 25 Focuses on domestic and international terrorist threats. Includes proposals and recommendations on how to respond to the challenges both on the conventional and unconventional levels. Contains the perspectives of the Executive Branch and judicial documents of the U.S. v. Osama bin Laden et al., in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and the jury decisions rendered in this historic case. Volume 26 Underscores the vulnerability of the U.S. both to conventional and unconventional threats. Focuses on these and similar threats and also presents a wide range of governmental, intergovernmental, and nongovernmental responses to these challenges. Considers the proposal to create a President's council on domestic terrorism preparedness and a future outlook of the 27 challenges to U.S. homeland concerns. Volume 27 Covers issues related to the terrorism threat both on conventional and unconventional levels - as well as on national regional, and global responses. Presents civil law suits against Iran, a state sponsor of terrorism, brought by several victims' families before the U.S. federal district courts. Volume 28 Includes materials prepared by the executive branch, legislative branch, Congressional testimony and the judicial branch. Volume 29 Addresses elements of the diverse, speedy, broad and bipartisan responses engendered by the September 11th attack. Describes some of the basic responses taken by U.S. Volume 30 Focuses on the views of U.S. as reflected in the documentation available from the executive legislative branches. Contains both the reports and testimony from several legislative hearings. The testimony segment covers a wide range of topics. Includes material reflecting the nature of the terrorist challenge to civilization and the responses available to reduce the risks both in all levels. Volume 31 A concentration on the work undertaken by the U.S. legislative branch. Describes some of the current and potential challenges to the U.S. and what the government believes must be done. Includes testimony about terrorism and government information, administrative oversights and the courts, immigration, and more. Issues covered include constitutional freedoms; germs and toxic threats; sharing information with local enforcement and homeland defense; biometric identifiers; and preserving freedoms while defending against terrorism. Volume 32 Includes a report to Congress by the director of the Central Intelligence Agency on The Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced Munitions; Department of State s Comprehensive List of Terrorists and Groups Identified Under Executive Order 13224; and a report by the U.S. Senate Committee in the Foreign Relations on Strategies for Homeland Defense. Volume 33 Features reports and statements presented before hearings held at the U.S. Congress on terrorism-related issues confronting America in the coming months and years. Report topics cover a wide rang.
