"A collection of reprinted articles from various sources concerning terrorism in the United States, its culture, politics, effects, and possible prevention."

Part I.The culture and politics of terrorism -- America's bomb culture / Christopher John Farley -- Connect the dots / Frank Rich -- The federal government should set a better example / David B. Kopel -- Turnabout is fair play / Tom Bethell -- Liberalism and terror / Conor Cruise O'Brien -- Part II. The terrorist and the terrorist action -- Restaking the claim / Herbert E. McLean -- The other fundamentalists / Steven Emerson -- Militia movement : prescription for disaster / Thomas Halpren, David Rosenberg, & Irwin Suall -- Volatile mix in viper militia : hatred plus a love for guns / James Brooke -- Antiabortion extremists : organized and dangerous / Eleanor Smeal -- Part III. The effects of terrorism -- Terrorism gives U.S. wakeup call / Rowan Scarborough -- Bombing in Sacramento : the letter / New York Times -- First the flame, then the blame / Jack E. White -- One year later : the family that triumphed over terrorism / Tamara Jones -- Part IV. Preventive measures -- A dangerous future / Robert Kupperman -- Terrorizing the Constitution / David Cole -- Anti-terrorism : how far? / Eugene H. Methvin -- What can be done about terrorism? / Louis J. Freeh.