war on terrorism, 2001-

Contains twenty-eight articles that provide opposing viewpoints on whether the war on terrorism is justified, whether measures to protect the homeland threaten civil rights, whether domestic antiterrorism efforts make Americans safe, and the effect of the U.S. war on terrorism on the rest of the world.

Contains sixteen essays in which the authors examine issues related to the war on terrorism, discussing events leading up to the terrorist attack on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, the nature of the conflict, domestic antiterrorism efforts, and the next phase of the war.

Examines the fight against worldwide Islamic terrorism, waged by the United States and its allies and presents insight into the war against Osama bin Laden and his al Qaeda terrorists.

Reveals how the Bush administration avoided telling the truth about the war in Iraq to the public, to Congress, and often to themselves, exploring how Bush's statements about the future of American troops in Iraq conflicted with what Pentagon assessments said about the War on Terror.

Provides an overview of our nation's attack-preparedness efforts and describes the different roles that first responders, as well as agencies at all levels of government, would play in responding to the next terrorist attack on America.

Provides information about the Department of Homeland Security, established in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S., and discusses the role of the different components of the department, including the Coast Guard, the Customs Service, and FBI, and others.

Twenty-five essays present opposing viewpoints on subjects related to civil liberties, including their source, the separation of church and state, the right to privacy, freedom of expression, and the impact of terrorism.

Presents fourteen essays that debate the controversial subject of terrorism, and addresses issues of weapons of mass destruction, the safety of the nation, the root causes of terrorism, and measures to prevent terrorism.

A collection of essays which analyze issues that have emerged at the end of the Iraq War, focusing on what wrong and what went right with the war, and the steps that might be taken in the future.