The horrific terrorism attacks of September 11, 2001 and the world's subsequent response to those acts create a need for students to better understand the nature of terrorism and the developments which may have lead to its execution. We have drawn upon the expertise of several Wadsworth Publishing Criminal Justice, Sociology and Anthropology textbook authors to provide you with the most up to date essays related to Terrorism. The free web site/booklet includes a background to terrorism, the history of Middle Eastern terrorism, the intersection of religion and terrorism, the role of globalization, and domestic responses and repercussions.