state-sponsored terrorism

Provides a comprehensive, in-depth biography of Vladimir Lenin that offers a political and personal portrait of the twentieth-century Russian leader. Describes his upbringing and early years; his exile in Europe; his return to Petrograd in 1917 to lead the first communist revolution in history; his brutal and deadly dictatorship; and his final days. Draws on Lenin's personal papers that are now available.

In a future totalitarian state where books are banned and destroyed by the government, Guy Montag, a fireman in charge of burning books, meets a revolutionary schoolteacher who dares to read and a girl who tells him of a past when people did not live in fear.

"Volumes in the Genocide and Persecution series provide high school, early college level, and general interest readers with anthologies of previously published materials on acts of genocide, crimes against humanity, and other instances of extreme persecution primarily in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The series presents basic historical background on these significant events in modern world history, the issues and controversies surrounding the events, and first-person narratives from people whose lives were altered by the events. Articles are carefully edited and introduced to provide context for an audience that may not be familiar with the events. By providing primary sources from the time of the event, as well as analysis of the crucial issues surrounding the event, this series supports debate assignments, helps develop critical thinking skills, and supports the global connections and other aspects of the social studies curriculum. Sidebars, color photos, cartoons, charts, maps, graphs, and tables are included to illustrate key points and maximize appeal and accessibility. Pedagogical features--including analytical exercises, writing prompts, and group activities--introduce each chapter, helping teachers teach and students learn"--.

In a society in which books are outlawed, Guy Montag, a regimented fireman in charge of burning the forbidden volumes, meets a revolutionary school teacher who dares to read, but when he becomes a hunted fugitive, Montag is forced to make a choice between personal safety and intellectual freedom. Presented in Spanish.

A collection of oral histories from sixty-three young people who were too young to remember the events of the military dictatorship in Argentina between 1976 and 1983, and explores the effects of the war on their lives.

Examines state-sanctioned terrorism from an anthropological viewpoint in eight case studies from Argentina, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Northern Ireland, and Spain.

Provides the story of Operation Condor, a multi-national terrorist organization encouraged by the CIA and led by Chilean president General Augusto Pinochet that reportedly killed 30,000 of its enemies in South America.

Chronicles twenty years of American policy and operations in Chile from 1970 to 1990, recounting Washington's role in the consolidation of General Augusto Pinochet's regime, as well as U.S. knowledge of his gross violations of human rights and acts of international terrorism.

Analyzes the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center which the author claims was intended to bring down the twin towers and argues that the Iraqi government was key in the planning and implementation of the attack and that the failure of the U.S. to thoroughly investigate the incident left the country vulnerable to future terrorist plots.

After learning that books are a vital part of a culture he never knew, a book-burning official in a future fascist state clandestinely pursues reading until he is betrayed.