The terrorist attacks of 9 /11 opened a window on a host of questions and assumptions about terrorism. Terrorism, An Unconventional Crime, uses those questions and assumptions as a starting point to explore the history, ideology, movements, leaders, and modern methodology of what is in fact an ancient phenomenon. Chapter topics include the What Are the Historic Roots of Terrorism? September 11How Could It Happen Here? Who Are the Taliban?Is al Qaeda Taking Root in America? What Are the Tactics o