Terrorism in the United States

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The paper discusses problems of conceptualizing domestic terrorism and then analyzes terrorism in the United States. The paper explores why terrorism is part of the United States' society and offers a brief look at abortion issues and terrorism.

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Introduction
Domestic Terrorism: Early works of Cooper, Bell, and Gurr
Problems of Conceptualizing Domestic Terrorism
Smith's Analysis of Terrorism in the United States
Emerson: Jihad in the United States
Abortion Clinic Bombings and Terrorism
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"The word terrorism usually conjures images of violent acts of Middle Eastern origin that is viewed daily on television. However, domestic terrorism fully exists in the United States. The Oklahoma City bombing is an example that became less prevalent in people's minds after 9/11. Nevertheless, law enforcement encounters numerous terrorist acts that are not given the attention they should. They are treated simply as criminal acts because police do not have the proper training or awareness of domestic terrorism."

Sample of Sources Used:

• White, J. R. (2002). Terrorism an introduction. (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.

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