Hostage Takers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780778725879)

This timely and important title examines the motivations, events, and effects of the terrorist practice of taking hostages. From political bargaining throughout history to current activity by the terrorist group ISIS, readers will consider the reasons that groups engage in hostage taking and learn about the effects it has on victims and their larger communities. Taking the stance of a global citizen, readers will debate whether hostage takers should be negotiated with and how hostage taking could be prevented. Using case studies, debate sidebars, and critical thinking questions, Hostage Takers allows readers to critically explore the media's coverage of terrorism and hostage situations, exposing them to differing perspectives on how best to deal with these threats now and in the future.

Author: Philip Steele
ISBN-10: 0778725871
ISBN-13: 9780778725879
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 08/15/2016
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.30w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2017 - Recommended - Readable