Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

Defining terrorism is difficult -- Risk of death is low -- Terrorism is not new to the world -- Terrorism has unpredictable effects -- Terrorism affects the whole world -- Bombings are a common tool -- Terror attacks still happen in the United States -- Terrorists are a diverse group of people -- Governments can be involved in terrorism -- Governments also work to prevent terrorism -- Law enforcement is improving -- The Internet is terrorism's new frontier -- Fact sheet.

Explores what terrorism is, the goals of the people who engage in terrorist acts, and what is being done to prevent terrorism.

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