Al-Qaeda goes to college; impact of the war on terror on American higher education.(Brief article)(Book review)

9780313364280

Al-Qaeda goes to college; impact of the war on terror on American higher education.

Castagnera, James Ottavio.

Praeger

2009

204 pages

$49.95

Hardcover

LC173

Attorney and author Castagnera offers insights into how the 9/11 attacks and the ensuing changes in the American political scene have affected higher education in America. He covers topics such as the universities' roles in training counter-terrorism experts and bio- terrorism research, conspiracy theories supported by some academics regarding 9/11, accused Islamists teaching in American colleges, and lawsuits against universities filed by terror victims attempting to get settlements from countries like Iran by stealing archaeological artifacts in American universities. He also discusses the potential threats terrorism holds for our universities. At its core, the book is optimistic and encourages American educational institutions to take advantage of a market now defined by globalization and increased competition.

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