Covert Action: The Roots of Terrorism

by Ellen Ray

This book brings together a selection of key articles from the magazine presenting a comprehensive background to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the current "war against terrorism." The editors convincingly show how the Bush Doctrine of pre-emptive war continues the strategy developed by the Reagan and former Bush administrations in Central America, Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan and North Korea.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published September 1, 2003

Reviews

[John Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

insightful collection of essays. one essay is called "The family that preys together" about the bushes

[Jase Harrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid history of covert operations, even if it is 18 years old