Provides a critical look at terrorism and al Qaeda and its impact on today's society.

Time, continuity, and change: Al Qaeda's past, present, and future -- People, places, and environments: who and where is Al Pew -- Individual development and identity: Osama Bin Laden and ideology -- Power, authority, and governance: Al Daeda and the United States -- Global connections: Al Qaeda and the word -- Timeline -- More information -- Further reading -- Annotated bibliography -- Index.