New York cartoonist and columnist Ted Rall discusses his firsthand experiences in Afghanistan and other countries in the region before and after September 11, 2001, criticizing U.S. military actions there and presenting a graphic novel about the war.
Examines how the United States attempted to change the history of the Middle East, profiling the people and ideas that influenced the Bush administration's war policy.
A concise biography of Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan's first democratically elected president, that discusses his life, personality, political challenges, and related topics; and includes a list of important dates.
A collection of essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to the Taliban, a fundamentalist Islamic militia, discussing who they are, how they are funded, how the United States should respond to the group, and the relationship between the Taliban and other nations.
Provides an overview of how the world views the United States, and contains thirteen additional articles in which the authors debate issues of anti-Americanism around the world, and the effects of the U.S.-led war on terrorism on the global community.
speak. connect. act. vote. : more than 50 celebrated Americans tell you why
2008
Fifty celebrities, including Maya Angelou, Tyra Banks, Stuart Scott, and Gabrielle Union, discuss why they think it is important for Americans to vote.
how big media and power-hungry government are turning America into a dictatorship
Cohen, Elliot D
2007
The authors maintain that the political far right and corporate ownership of the media influences what people see, hear, and understand about U.S. military and political policies.
A debate-style reader that examines current controversies in world politics, with writings representing the views of political scientists, lawmakers, and political commentators, with an overview of each debate's opposing sides and its impact on world politics.
Contains nine controversial essays that debate the political divisions within the United States since the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections, and discusses issues including moral values and foreign policy.
Compares the United States to the British, Roman, Chinese, Incan, and Aztec empires, examines how America works, and argues that empire building can ultimately threaten the health of democracy.
