9/11

by Louise I. Gerdes (Editor)

Overview

Editor Louise I. Gerdes examines the historical events leading up to and following the 9/11 attacks. Explores related controversies, including intelligence failures, the impact of globalization, racial profiling, and conspiracy theories. Offers personal narratives from a reporter who witnessed the towers falling, two first responders and a search-and-rescue worker, as well as a document outlining the terrorists' preparation for the attack.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737747935
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	06/26/2010
Series:	Perspectives on Modern World History Series
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: 9/11"Excellent color photography on the cover and inside the book is emotional, but not sensational. Many of the pictures are not stock images of 9/11. For a small library, this book would be fine as the only 9/11 text."—Jess deCourcy, School Library Journal Review, December 2010

From the Publisher

Gr 8 Up—This comprehensive book includes articles about the evolution of the attacks and their aftermath, the emotional changes in New York City, the response of the international community post-9/11, and the experiences of American Muslims. The texts of a speech by former President George W. Bush and a document including one 9/11 terrorist's instructions for future terrorists are also included. Articles address civil liberties, conspiracy theories, and environmental and health threats in an intelligent, well-researched, and evenhanded manner. Their high quality is consistent as they come from sources like the New York Times and the Washington Post. One might question why a book like this is needed if the articles are available online. This one is worthwhile because of its thoroughness and organization. The table of contents includes paragraph-long summaries of each chapter, which will be useful for students who are scanning the list, searching for a research angle. Excellent color photography on the cover and inside the book is emotional, but not sensational. Many of the pictures are not stock images of 9/11. For a small library, this book would be fine as the only 9/11 text.—Jess deCourcy Hinds, Bard High School Early College Queens, Long Island City, NY

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