The Alphabet Bomber

Author : Jeffrey David Simon
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781640121591

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The Alphabet Bomber by Jeffrey David Simon Pdf

On August 6, 1974, a bomb exploded at Los Angeles International Airport, killing three people and injuring thirty-five others. It was the first time an airport had been bombed anywhere in the world. A few days later, police recovered a cassette tape containing a chilling message: "This first bomb was marked with the letter A, which stands for Airport," said a voice. "The second bomb will be associated with the letter L, the third with the letter I, etc., until our name has been written on the face of this nation in blood." In The Alphabet Bomber: A Lone Wolf Terrorist Ahead of His Time, internationally renowned terrorism expert Jeffrey D. Simon tells the gripping tale of Muharem Kurbegovic, a bright but emotionally disturbed Yugoslav immigrant who single-handedly brought Los Angeles to a standstill during the summer of 1974. He had conjured up the fictitious group "Aliens of America," but it was soon discovered that he acted alone in a one-man war against government and society. The story of the Alphabet Bomber is about an extraordinary manhunt to find an elusive killer, a dogged prosecutor determined to bring him to justice, a pioneering female judge, and a devious mastermind whose heinous crimes foreshadowed the ominous threats we face today from lone wolf terrorists.

Author : Jeffrey D. Simon
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2001-12-07
Category : History
ISBN : 0253214777

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The Terrorist Trap, Second Edition by Jeffrey D. Simon Pdf

The bombings of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City and of the World Trade Center in New York City have joined a long history of terrorists acts against the United States. In this newly updated edition of his book, Jeffrey Simon reaches back to the founding days of the Republic to tell a story that is both instructive and alarming. Simon uncovers the dynamics of a deadly conflict that affects all Americans. His in-depth interviews with terrorists and their victims, with reporters, government officials, and others bring to life a tale of presidents and terrorists, media and society, all entangled in a drama of international violence. The Terrorist Trap traces the government response to terrorism from the days of Thomas Jefferson and the Barbary Pirates to William Jefferson Clinton's confrontation with homegrown terrorism. It explores the terrorist trap: the psychological, political, and social elements that make terrorism unlike any other conflict. With the end of the Cold War and the defeat of Saddam Hussein's army in the Gulf War, many believed that the threat of terrorism had been significantly reduced. But Simon shows how terrorism grows out of political, economic, and social grievances that can never be fully resolved, as events in Israel and elsewhere continue to demonstrate. Living with terrorism will be an inescapable part of life in the twenty-first century. Simon calls on officials to move away from the useless rhetoric of defeating terrorism and to focus instead on achievable goals in combating this global problem.

Author : Jonathan B. Tucker
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2000-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 0262700719

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Toxic Terror by Jonathan B. Tucker Pdf

In-depth case studies of twelve terrorist groups and individuals who, from 1946 to 1998, allegedly acquired or employed CBW agents. Policymakers, scholars, and the news media have been alarmed by the potential for chemical and biological weapons (CBW) terrorism, and the U.S. Congress has allocated billions of dollars for counterterrorism and "consequence management" programs. Driving these concerns are the global spread of scientific knowledge and technology relevant to CBW terrorism and the vulnerability of civilian populations to chemical and biological attacks. Notably lacking from the analysis, however, has been a careful assessment of the terrorists themselves. What types of terrorist groups or individuals are both capable of acquiring chemical and biological weapons and motivated to use them, and for what purposes? Further, what types of toxic agents would probably be produced, and how would they be delivered? Answers to these questions would enable policymakers to prepare for the most likely contingencies. To this end, Toxic Terror provides in-depth case studies of twelve terrorist groups and individuals who, from 1946 to 1998, allegedly acquired or employed CBW agents. The cases were researched from primary sources, including court documents, interviews, and declassified government files. By comparing the twelve cases, the book identifies characteristic motivations and patterns of behavior associated with CBW terrorism and provides an empirical basis for prudent, cost-effective strategies of prevention and response.

Author : David C. Rapoport
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Terrorism
ISBN : 0415316545

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Terrorism: The fourth or religious wave by David C. Rapoport Pdf

Takes a chronological approach to provide a history of modern rebel or non-state terror. In addition to articles in academic journals the collection includes discussions, statements and government documents.

Author : Jeffrey D. Simon
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781640125308

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America's Forgotten Terrorists by Jeffrey D. Simon Pdf

Though largely forgotten today, one of the most destructive terrorist groups in the United States was the Galleanists, a fiery band of Italian anarchists active during the early 1900s. In America's Forgotten Terrorists, Jeffrey D. Simon shows how alienation and frustration among segments of a community were transformed into a militant extremist movement. Luigi Galleani, a gifted writer and speaker, tapped into widespread disappointment among Italian immigrants concerning their lives in America. Unemployment, low wages, long working hours, discrimination, and a poor quality of life made many Italian immigrants receptive to his words. The Galleanists introduced terrorist tactics and strategies that are still used today: they were the first group to send package bombs across the country and to exploit the media for their own advantage. One of their members is also suspected of launching the first vehicle bomb in the United States in 1920, considered the worst act of domestic terrorism until the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. The story of the Galleanists is a chilling journey through a volatile period in American history, including labor-management conflicts, World War I, and the Red Scare. An expert in terrorism, Simon offers striking insights into the Galleanist era and some of its eerie connections to modern America, calling us to recognize the risks of repeating our history. How the Galleanists operated and how the U.S. government responded hold lessons for today as we continue to deal with the threat of terrorism. Watch a book trailer.

Author : Barbara Perry,Jeff Gruenewald,Ryan Scrivens
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030998042

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Right-Wing Extremism in Canada and the United States by Barbara Perry,Jeff Gruenewald,Ryan Scrivens Pdf

This book is the first collection of scholarship featuring both Canadian and American scholarship on the resurgent right-wing extremist movement in the two countries. It is particularly timely given the recent rise in political populism that has engendered renewed activism from extreme right contingents. Trump’s right-wing populist and white nationalist political campaign has galvanized Canadian and American white supremacist ideologies, identities, movements and practices. Leading Canadian and American scholars are brought together to explore a contemporary array of current dynamics, patterns and characteristics associated with the movement in each country. Split into four sections, it provides an introduction to extremism in the 21st century, it examines studying extremism, forms of extremist activity and violence, and the responses. The collection allows comparisons to be drawn out from the distinct treatments of each country. It speaks to students as well as scholars in social sciences departments, including criminology, sociology, social justice, and terrorism, peace and security studies, and political-violence related programs.

Author : Joseph R. Rudolph Jr.,William J. Lahneman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781440855955

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Combating Terrorism in the 21st Century by Joseph R. Rudolph Jr.,William J. Lahneman Pdf

This combination A–Z encyclopedia and primary document collection provides an authoritative and enlightening overview of U.S. anti- and counterterrorism politics, policies, attitudes, and actions related to both foreign and domestic threats, with a special emphasis on post-9/11 events. This book provides a compelling overview of U.S. laws, policies, programs, and actions in the realms of anti- and counterterrorism, as well as comprehensive coverage of the various domestic and foreign terrorist organizations threatening America, including their leaders, ideologies, and practices. These entries are supplemented with a carefully selected collection of primary sources that track the evolution of U.S. anti- and counterterrorism policies and political debate. These documents will not only illuminate major events and turning points in America's fight against terror—both foreign and homegrown—but also help readers understand debates about the effectiveness, morality, and constitutionality of controversial policies that have either been implemented or proposed, from waterboarding to targeted assassination to indefinite incarceration at Guantánamo Bay. In addition, this resource shows how political controversies over anti- and counterterrorism strategies are spilling over into other areas of American life, from debates about privacy rights, government surveillance, and anti-Muslim actions and beliefs to arguments about whether U.S. firearms policies are a boon to terrorists.

Author : Neil C. Livingstone,Joseph D. Douglass
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015012885821

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CBW, the Poor Man's Atomic Bomb by Neil C. Livingstone,Joseph D. Douglass Pdf

Author : Kris Mohandie Ph.D. ABPP,Brian Skoloff
Publisher : Post Hill Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781642932126

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Evil Thoughts: Wicked Deeds by Kris Mohandie Ph.D. ABPP,Brian Skoloff Pdf

Some of the scariest and most interesting criminals are broken down and analyzed by Dr. Kris Mohandie, an expert police and forensic psychologist who has met—and evaluated—some of the most dangerous people who have walked among us. This book has numerous first-hand accounts of his work, and interviews for cases like the Angel of Death serial killer, racist serial assassin Joseph Paul Franklin, and even the O.J. Simpson case. Detailed case information, including excerpts of interviews he’s conducted with these offenders, provides a platform to learn shocking new information about hostage takers, serial killers, mass murderers, violent “true-believers,” terrorists, and some of the worst predators on the planet.

Author : Brad Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biological warfare
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110998981

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Hype Or Reality by Brad Roberts Pdf

Drawing on a CBACI conference, this volume addresses the issue of the use of weapons of mass destruction in terrorism.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Reference
ISBN : UOM:39015040112255

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The World Book Yearbook by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jeffrey D. Simon
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781640124042

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America's Forgotten Terrorists by Jeffrey D. Simon Pdf

Jeffrey D. Simon tells the gripping story of the forgotten terrorist group the Galleanists, a fiery brand of Italian anarchists in the United States during the early 1900s, many of whose tactics are still used today.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0716604752

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The 1975 World Book Year Book by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1514 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105009864716

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Congressional Record by United States. Congress Pdf

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Nuclear energy
ISBN : UCSC:32106011702278

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Nuclear Proliferation and Safeguards by Anonim Pdf