Introduction to the Student Study Site
This Web-based student Study Site is intended to enhance students' understanding of Understanding Terrorism, Third Edition by Gus Martin. Please note that all the materials on this site are especially geared toward maximizing the potential for students to learn and enhance class discussion.
The Web-Based Student Study Site contains web exercises, recommended Web sites, SAGE journal articles, and more.
Chapter Specific Resources
Web Exercises
Taken from the end of each chapter, these exercises are designed to help students delve deeper into the subject matter by using the recommended Web sites to answer questions on chapter topics. Key words are also provided for more in-depth research on terrorism.
Recommended Web Sites
These web links have been chosen to serve as a resource for students who would like to find additional information related to each chapter.
Recommended Readings
These readings will serve as an additional resource for students who would like to learn more about important topics in the text.
Learning from SAGE Journal Articles
Introduction to the Articles
Full text research articles are presented by chapter so students can identify the key topics covered. Moreover, the articles are accompanied by questions to help students evaluate each piece, as well as links to the journals in which the articles were originally published.
Ten Critical Thinking Questions
General Resources
Historical Examples Timeline
This timeline illustrates concepts discussed in previous chapters. They indicate the historical sweep of terrorism, the sources of terrorism, perspectives and issues arising out of terrorist environments.
PBS Frontline Programs
Over 20 links to PBS Frontline programs have been included, which will bring to life many key concepts from the book.
Documentaries and Dramatic Films List
These documentaries and dramatic films depict dissident and state terrorism, or politically violent environments, furthering students’ understanding of the book’s content.
Contacts
Should any issues arise with the Web-based Student Study Site, please feel free to let us know using the contact information provided.
Used together, these resources should create a comprehensive study package for students to supplement their learning of Understanding Terrorism, Third Edition.
Acknowledgments and Thanks
We would like to thank Gus Martin, whose hard work and dedication has produced a Student Study Site that is comprehensive and user-friendly.