Noting that television network coverage of hostage crises tends to emphasize the same topics while depicting them in similar ways, and that networks may be unwittingly granting legitimacy to terrorist grievances, a study investigated the nature of "NBC Nightly News" coverage of the Trans World Airline (TWA) hostage crisis. Specific…

This document outlines the political turmoil in Iran in the 1970s and 1980s and Iranian-U.S. relations during this period. Chapter 1 outlines the Shah Reza Pahlavi's concern over U.S. President Jimmy Carter's election, the beginnings of the Islamic religious revival, and U.S. Secretary of State Cyrus Vance's visit to Iran in May 1977. Chapter 2…

Provides an historical and conceptual framework for understanding contemporary terrorism. Includes quotations from government officials, syndicated columnists, and scholars regarding terrorism and its effects on society. (JDH)

Notes the lack of a concise meaning for the word terrorism. Develops a working definition which states that terrorism is the deliberate creation and exploitation of fear through violence or the threat of violence in the attainment of political objectives. (JDH)

This paper's purpose is to illustrate, through the author's personal experiences, that violent actions occur in the world that affect people, countries, and relations in multiple levels and numerous ways. Using autobiographical inquiry, the author narrates how she experienced violence in three different countries in which she has lived. In Cyprus,…

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) convened a multidisciplinary group of experts to share their insights about the learning objectives and educational experiences that they would recommend for the training of future physicians about bioterrorism. The expert panel broadened the scope of their discussion beyond bioterrorism to…

Discussion of terrorism and the war against it has remained front and center in American's lives and America's classrooms since September 11, 2001. The author suggests four areas for examining this subject from the perspective of the 18 months since the attack: (1) Iraq (Fighting the War, Results of the War and the "endgame," Iraq and…

This book explores how frontline trauma practitioners responded to the crisis of the terrorist attacks of September 11th. Also presented is state-of-the-art information on the psychology of terrorism and an examination of the traumatic impact of terrorism on those directly affected as well as the general population, illustrating ways that…

Reviews the development of two similar policy concepts, national security and internal security, before exploring the new phrase homeland security that has become popular since the September 11 terrorist attacks. Discusses the significance of each for information policy and practice. (Author/LRW)

Reviews pertinent literature on terroristic trauma and combines this information with the author's experience in treating adults, children, and family victims and survivors of recent terrorist attacks. Describes the psychological syndromes resulting from terrorism and discusses the relevant individual and family therapy modalities for treating…

Examines ethnocultural variables to better understand first reactions to, explanations for, and responses to what happened on September 11, 2001. Results suggest that ethnic background, gender, and age influence reactions to terrorism. Conclusions stress the importance of future mental health interventions and research giving strong consideration…

Explores the need by colleges and universities, especially after 9-11, to provide more than routine security for sensitive research projects and valuable or historically significant articles. Offers examples from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Ohio State University of approaches taken to security. (EV)

Describes how the burden on colleges of complying with the Patriot Act could be eased by three bills introduced in Congress. (EV)

There has been much speculation about how terrorist attacks on September 11th affected everyone, including students on college campuses. At Michigan State University, the assistant director of residence life assessment, research and technology decided to investigate. This article presents results of her department's survey. (Author)

Discusses how individuals and communities in the United States re-present themselves in the context of the terrorist attack of September 11 and its complex aftermath, exploring the "American" discourse on inclusion and discrimination by examining the neologisms and social practices that were amplified by the attack in local and national…