National Security

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National Security

The latest information on the most important social issues in America today is the hallmark of this well-established series for high school students. Completely updated every two years, the Information Plus® Reference Series gives readers a clear and comprehensive summary of the most up-to-date research, legislation and more on each subject - all of which are vividly illustrated by numerous tables, charts, and graphs. Ideal for class assignments, reports, and research projects, the series has a distinct, easy-to-understand style that students will appreciate. The Information Plus® Reference Series provides: Up-to-date statistical information on the volume's subject that gives students the most current data available - all from one source, Discussions of hundreds of topics and subtopics, providing valuable explanations of statistics, Tables, charts, and graphs, vividly illustrating facts and figures, Resources section and directory of important organizations in each volume - including key e-mail addresses and Web site URLs - that offer the best avenues for continued research. Information Plus® Reference Series, Abortion AIDS/HIV, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Illicit Drugs, American Economy, Animal Rights, Capital Punishment, Careers and Occupations, Child Abuse and Domestic Violence, Crime, Prisons, and Jails, Death and Dying, Education, Electronic America, Endangered Species, Energy, Environment, Gambling, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Growing Old in America, Growing Up, Gun Control, Health and Wellness, Health Care System, Immigration and Illegal Aliens, Minorities, National Security, Social Welfare, Space Exploration, Sports, Water, Weight in America, Women in American Society, World Poverty

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National Security

National Security

by Gale
National Security

National Security

by Gale

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The latest information on the most important social issues in America today is the hallmark of this well-established series for high school students. Completely updated every two years, the Information Plus® Reference Series gives readers a clear and comprehensive summary of the most up-to-date research, legislation and more on each subject - all of which are vividly illustrated by numerous tables, charts, and graphs. Ideal for class assignments, reports, and research projects, the series has a distinct, easy-to-understand style that students will appreciate. The Information Plus® Reference Series provides: Up-to-date statistical information on the volume's subject that gives students the most current data available - all from one source, Discussions of hundreds of topics and subtopics, providing valuable explanations of statistics, Tables, charts, and graphs, vividly illustrating facts and figures, Resources section and directory of important organizations in each volume - including key e-mail addresses and Web site URLs - that offer the best avenues for continued research. Information Plus® Reference Series, Abortion AIDS/HIV, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Illicit Drugs, American Economy, Animal Rights, Capital Punishment, Careers and Occupations, Child Abuse and Domestic Violence, Crime, Prisons, and Jails, Death and Dying, Education, Electronic America, Endangered Species, Energy, Environment, Gambling, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Growing Old in America, Growing Up, Gun Control, Health and Wellness, Health Care System, Immigration and Illegal Aliens, Minorities, National Security, Social Welfare, Space Exploration, Sports, Water, Weight in America, Women in American Society, World Poverty


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781573026468
Publisher: Gale Group
Publication date: 06/12/2015
Series: Gale Information Plus Reference Series
Pages: 180
Product dimensions: 8.60(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range: 14 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Preface vii

Chapter 1 A Historical Overview 1

Chapter 2 The Organization of National Security 19

Chapter 3 Terrorism 39

Chapter 4 The Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq 59

Chapter 5 Homeland Security 83

Chapter 6 Countries of Concern 97

Chapter 7 Proliferation of Weapons 113

Chapter 8 American Civil Liberties 127

Chapter 9 Human and Legal Rights of Detainees 139

Chapter 10 U.S. Relations with the Islamic World 151

Important Names and Addresses 165

Resources 167

Index 169

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