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Publications

SECURITY, TERRORISM, AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT

General

Are You Ready? -- Your Guide to Disaster Preparedness. Washington, D.C.: Federal Emergency Management Agency, 1993. Location: OBC

Balsiger, David W. Family Protection Scoreboard, No. 3: Special Edition on Terrorism. Biblical News Service Publications, 1988.

Bean, Harold G. Diplomats and Terrorists II: Overseas Security - Our People Are the Key. Introduction by Ronald I. Spiers. Washington, D.C.: Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, 1987. (ISBN 0-934742-42-1). Location: OBC

Bolz, F., Dudonis, K., and Schulz, D. Counter-Terrorism Handbook: Tactics, Procedures, & Techniques. CRC Press, 1992.

Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Lessons Learned in Crisis Management 1983-1994. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of State, 1995. Location: OBC

Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Security Bulletin -- Security Do’s for Children; Hotel Smarts; Travel Smarts; Residential Telephone Security; Con Games Played on Travelers; Car Jackings; Letter and Parcel Bombs. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of State, Feb. 1993. Location: OBC

Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Significant Incidents of Political Violence Against Americans: 1993. Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State, Released August 1994. Location: OBC

Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Significant Incidents of Political Violence Against Americans: 1994. Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State, Released April 1995. Location: OBC

Choi, Jin-Tai. Aviation Terrorism: Historical Survey, Perspectives, & Responses. Saint Martin’s Press, Inc., 1994.

Combating Terrorism: The Official Report of President Reagan's Cabinet-Level Task Force Chaired by Vice President George Bush. (International Security and Terrorism Series). Upland, PA: Diane Publishing Company, 1987. (ISBN 0-941375-02-1).

De Becker, Gavin. The Gift of Fear. (Survival Signals That Protect Us From Violence) Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1997.

Duty and Danger -- The American Foreign Service in Action. Washington, D.C.: American Foreign Service Association, 1988.

Eddy, Nancy B. and Newson, Jean C. Leaders and Crisis: The CSIS Crisis Simulations, Vol IX, No 5. Washington, D.C.: Center for Strategic and International Studies, 1987. Location: FSI Library

Eichelman, Burr, David A. Soskis. and William H. Reid. Terrorism: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Washington, D.C.: American Psychiatric Association, 1983. Location: Main State Library

How victims respond during captivity and how they adjust afterwards; other chapters on ethical issues, training, and research on terrorism.

Ghosh, S.K. Terrorism: A World Under Siege. Nataraj Books, 1995.

Hagedorn Auerbach, Ann. "When Travelers Are Targets - The Growing Threat of Kidnapping Abroad." The Washington Post. 12 July 1998; page C01.

Herz, Martin F., ed. Diplomats and Terrorists: What Works, What Doesn't. Washington, D.C.: Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, Georgetown University, 1982.

Location: FSI Library, Main State Library

Victims and policy makers discuss the effect of terrorism on governments, diplomats, and families and present ideas for dealing with future terrorist events.

Laquer, Walter. The Age of Terrorism. Boston: Little Brown and Company, 1987. Location: FSI Library, Main State Library

Livingstone, Neil C. The Complete Security Guide for Executives: How to Protect Your Life, Corporate Assets, and Employees Against Crime, Sabotage, Terrorism, and Other Threats. New York: Free Press, 1989. (ISBN 0-669-16777-0).

Marenchese, Count de, and Andelman, David. The Fourth World War: Diplomacy & Espionage in the Age of Terrorism. William Morrow & Company, Inc., 1992.

McKinnon, Clinton Dan. Everything You Need to Know Before You’re Hijacked. San Diego, CA: House of Hits, 1986. Location: FSI Library

Mizell, Louis R, Jr. Invasion of Privacy - The Complete Home Security Guide to Personal Computers, Phone Calls, Tax Records, Voice Mail, Medical Records, Credit Cards, E-Mail, Private Property. New York: Berkley Books, 1998. Location: OBC.

Mizell, Louis R, Jr. Street Sense for Parents -- Keeping Your Child Safe in a Violent World. New York: Berkley Books, 1994. Location: OBC

Mizell, Louis R, Jr. Street Sense for Seniors -- How to Stay Safe in a Violent World. New York: Berkley Books, 1995. Location: OBC

Mizell, Louis R, Jr. Street Sense for Women -- How to Stay Safe in a Violent World. New York: Berkley Books, 1993. Location: OBC

Mizell, Louis R, Jr. Target USA - The Inside Story of the New Terrorist War. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc, 1998. Location: OBC

New Issues in International Crisis Management. Edited by Gilbert R. Winham. Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 1988. Location: Main State Library

Office of the Secretary of State and Office of the Coordinator of Counterterrorism. Patterns of Global Terrorism: 1992. Washington, D.C.: Department of State Publication 10054, Released April 1993.

Office of the Secretary of State and Office of the Coordinator of Counterterrorism. Patterns of Global Terrorism: 1993. Washington, D.C.: Department of State Publication 10136, Released April 1994. Location: OBC

Rosenthal, Uriel, Charles, Michael T., and Hart, Paul T. Coping With Crises: The Management of Disasters, Riots, & Terrorism. Charles C. Thomas Publisher, 1989.

Scotti, Anthony J. Executive Safety and International Terrorism -- A Guide for Travelers. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, 1986. Location: FSI Library, Main State Library

Sederberg, Peter C. Terrorist Myths: Illusion, Rhetoric, and Reality. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1989. Location: FSI Library

Sullivan, Joseph G., ed. Embassies Under Siege. Washington, D.C.: Brassey’s, 1995. Location: FSI Library.

Technology Against Terrorism: the Federal Effort. Washington, D.C.: Congress of the U.S., Office of Technology Assessment, 1991. HV6431.T33. Location: Main State Library

Terrorism / FBIS Report. Washington, D.C.: Foreign Broadcast Information Service, 1996. Location: FSI Library

The Terrorism Reader; A Historical Anthology. Edited by Walter Laquer and Yonah Alexander. New York: NAL Penguin, 1987. Location: Main State Library

Thomas, Gerry S. Business Handbook on Terrorism, Security & Survival: A Proactive Guide for Personal Security in Today’s Business Environment. Vance Book Publishing, 1995.

The Threat of International Terrorism -- U.S. Organization and Response. Washington, D.C.: Dacor Bacon House Foundation, 1989. Location: Main State Library

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services --Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health Information for International Travel 1994. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1994. Location: OBC

Wilkinson, Paul. Terrorist Targets and Tactics: New Risks to World Order. London: Research Institute for the Study of Conflict and Terrorism, 1990. Location: Main State Library

Region/Country Specific

Alexander, Yonah, ed. Middle East Terrorism: Current Threats & Future Prospects.G. K. Hall Company, 1994.

Alexander, Yonah. Middle East Terrorism: Selected Group Profiles. Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs, 1994.

"Professor Alexander, a world renowned authority on terrorism & currently the director of the Terrorism Studies Program at The George Washington University, has created the most sweeping reevaluation since the end of the Gulf War of currently active Middle Eastern terrorist groups. Intended for government intelligence security agencies, this valuable reference work is now offered to the general public." -- Books in Print

Cantanzaro, Raimondo. Terrorism & the Red Brigades in Italy. New York: Saint Martin’s Press, Inc., 1991.

Clutterbuck, Richard L. Terrorism, Drugs, and Crime in Europe: After 1992. New York: Routledge, 1990. Location: Main State Library

Corradi, Juan E., Fagen, Patricia W., Garreton, Manuel A. Fear at the Edge: State Terror & Resistance in Latin America. University of California Press, 1992.

Crenshaw, Martha, ed. Terrorism in Africa. G.K. Hall & Company, 1994.

Honey, Martha. The La Penca Bombing. Odonian Press, 1993.

Korn, David A.. Assassination in Khartoum. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1993.

Moxon-Browne, Edward. European Terrorism. G.K. Hall & Company, 1994.

O’Ballance, Edgar. Islamic Fundamentalist Terrorism, 1979-95: The Iranian Connection. New York: New York University Press, 1996.

O’Day, Alan, ed. Dimensions of Irish Terrorism. G.K. Hall & Company, 1994.

Office of International Security Affairs. United States Security Strategy for the East Asia-Pacific Region. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Defense, Feb 1995. Location: OBC

Office of International Security Affairs. United States Security Strategy for the Middle East. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Defense, May 1995. Location: OBC

Office of International Security Affairs. United States Security Strategy for Europe and NATO. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Defense, June 1995. Location: OBC

Sonal, Ashish. Terrorism & Insurgency in India: Study of the Human Element. South Asia Books, 1994.

Vines, Alex. RENAMO: From Terrorism to Democracy in Mozambique. Africa World Press, 1995.

Vines, Alex. RENAMO: Terrorism in Mozambique. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1981. Location: FSI Library, Main State Library

Whalin, W. Terry, and Woehr, Chris. One Bright Shining Path: Faith in the Midst of Terrorism. Crossway Books, 1993.

Willan, Philip. Puppetmasters: the Political Use of Terrorism in Italy. London: Constable, 1991. Location: Main State Library

Travel Safety

Alexander, Yonah and Sochor, Eugene, ed. Aerial Piracy & Aviation Security. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1990.

Aviation Security & Terrorism. Gordon Press Publishers, 1995.

Camas, Marianne T. "Six Keys to a Secure Hotel". AAA World (Sept/Oct 1994): 14-15. Location: OBC

Garrison, Peter. "Fly Now, Live Longer -- Accident Rates of the World’s 85 Major Airlines". Condé Nast Traveler (Dec 1995): 120-121, 154-155.

Lee, Edward L. "A Personal Guide for International Travelers". Falls Church, VA: The Lee Group, Inc., 1994. Location: OBC

Office of Civil Aviation Security. Criminal Acts Against Civil Aviation -- 1993. Washington, D.C.: Department of Transportation -- Federal Aviation Administration, 1994. Location: OBC

Products for Safe Travel Worldwide - 1996 (Catalogue). Northampton, MA: Travel Medicine, Inc., 1996. Location: OBC

Report of the President’s Commission on Aviation Security & Terrorism. Diane Publishing Company, 1993.

Savage, Peter. The Safe Travel Book. New York: Lexington Books, 1993. Location: OBC

Based on author’s experience as Foreign Service Officer in Brazil and Argentina, and on a business associate’s experience with a 1986 plane hijacking attempt in Karachi.

St. John, Peter. Air Piracy, Airport Security & International Terrorism: Winning the War Against Hijackers. New York: Quorum Books, 1991. Location: Main State Library

Stoller, Gary. "How Safe is Flying?". Condé Nast Traveler (Dec 1995): 116-119.

Stoller, Gary. "Are Your Children Safe in the Air? -- Controversy and Confusion over the right protection for traveling toddlers". Condé Nast Traveler (Dec 1995): 31-32.

Wallis, Rodney. Combating Air Terrorism. Brassey’s, Inc., 1993.

Worring, Raymond W., Hibbard, Whitney S., and Schroeder, Samantha. Travel Safety -- How to Travel Safely at Home & Abroad. Helena, MT: Uniquest Publications, 1993.

Women’s Safety

Chaiet, Donna. Staying Safe While Traveling (The Get Prepared Library of Violence Prevention for Young Women). The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1995.

For young adults in grades 7-12.

Mizell, Louis R, Jr. Street Sense for Women -- How to Stay Safe in a Violent World. New York: Berkley Books, 1993. Location: OBC

More Women’s Travel: Adventures & Advice from More than 60 Countries (Rough Guide Series). Viking Penguin, 1995.

Moss, Maggie, and Moss, Gemma. Handbook for Women Travelers. General Distributions Services, Inc., 1995.

Piet-Pelon, Nancy J., and Hornby, Barbara. Women’s Guide to Overseas Living. Intercultural Press, Inc., 1993.

The Rough Guide Specials to Women’s Travel. Viking Penguin Books, 1994.

Children’s Safety

Balsiger, David W. Family Protection Scoreboard, No. 3: Special Edition on Terrorism. Biblical News Service Publications, 1988.

Brennan, Jill W. Terrorism: Threat & Response. PPI Publishing, 1992.

Written for young adults in grades 7-12.

Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Security Bulletin -- Security Do’s for Children; Hotel Smarts; Travel Smarts; Residential Telephone Security; Con Games Played on Travelers; Car Jackings; Letter and Parcel Bombs. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of State, Feb. 1993. Location: OBC

Chaiet, Donna. Staying Safe While Traveling (The Get Prepared Library of Violence Prevention for Young Women). The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1995.

For young adults in grades 7-12.

Desalvatore, Gino, Desalvatore, Victoria, and Fassler, David. Too Hot to Handle: The Kids’ Book About Fire Safety. Waterfront Books, 1995.

Greenberg, Keith. Terrorism: The New Menace. Millbrook Press, Inc., 1994.

Illustrated book written for children in grades 5-8.

Kelleher, Anne. "When Kids Fly Solo". AAA World (Nov/Dec 1994): 8. Location: OBC

Landau, Elaine. Terrorism: America’s Growing Threat. Dutton Children’s Books, 1992.

Written for young adults in grades 5-9.

Mizell, Louis R, Jr. Street Sense for Parents -- How to Stay Safe in a Violent World. New York: Berkley Books, 1995.

Steele, Philip. Terrorism. Simon & Schuster Children’s, 1992.

Illustrated book written for young adults in grades 6+.

Stoller, Gary. "Are Your Children Safe in the Air? -- Controversy and Confusion over the right protection for traveling toddlers". Condé Nast Traveler (Dec 1995): 31-32.

Hostage Survival

Anderson, Terry A. Den of Lions: Memoirs of Seven Years. New York: Crown Publishing, Co., 1993.

Asencio, Diego and Nancy. Our Man is Inside. Boston: Atlantic Monthly Press, 1983. (ISBN 0-316-05294-9). Location: FSI Library

Teaches survival and preservation of dignity in the simple and direct language of the authors' personal experiences in a hostage situation.

Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Hostage Taking: Preparation, Avoidance, & Survival. Washington, D.C.: U.S. State Department Publication 9400, 1989. Location: Main State Library

Christopher, Warren, et al. American Hostages in Iran: the Conduct of A Crisis. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1985. Location: FSI Library, Main State Library

Dane, Leila Finlay. The Iran Hostage Wives: Long-Term Crisis Coping. Ann Arbor: University Microfilms International, 1985. Location: FSI Library

Derrer, Douglas S. We Are All The Target: A Handbook of Terrorism Avoidance & Hostage Survival. Naval Institute Press, 1992.

Hostage Negotiation: A Matter of Life and Death (International Security and Terrorism Series). Washington, D.C.: Office of Security, U.S. Department of State, 1983. (ISBN 0-941375-01-3). Location: Main State Library

How to Avoid, Prepare for, and Survive Being Taken Hostage: A Guide for Executives and Travelers (International Security and Terrorism Series: No. 1). Upland, PA: Diane Publishing Company, 1987. (ISBN 0-941375-00-5).

Kennedy, Moorhead. The Ayatollah in the Cathedral- Reflections of a Hostage. New York: Hill and Wang, A Myrin Book, 1986. Location: FSI Library, Main State Library

MacWilson, Alastair C. Hostage-Taking Terrorism: Incident-Response Strategy. New York: Saint Martin’s Press, Inc., 1992.

Varicon International. The American Hostage:...To Be Or Not To Be, A Traveler's Guide to Survival. Falls Church, VA: Varicon International, 1987. (ISBN 0-938951-01-7). Location: FSI Library

Bomb Safety

Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Security Bulletin -- Security Do’s for Children; Hotel Smarts; Travel Smarts; Residential Telephone Security; Con Games Played on Travelers; Car Jackings; Letter and Parcel Bombs. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of State, Feb. 1993. Location: OBC

Handbook of Terrorist Explosives: Improvised Explosives, Delay Devices, Homemade Mortars, Letter Bombs, Incendiaries, Car Bombs & Mines. Gordon Press Publishers, 1991.

Thomas, Gerry S. Business Handbook on Terrorism, Security & Survival: A Proactive Guide for Personal Security in Today’s Business Environment. Vance Book Publishing, 1995.

Miscellaneous

Fire in Your Home. National Fire Protection Agency. Location: OBC (as of mid-July, 1996)

Gibbons, Jim. Fire! 38 Lifesaving Tips for You & Your Family. Ballard Publishing, 1995.

Jaynes, Blair. Emergency Survival Packs: How to Prepare a 14-Day Family Evacuation Kit. Horizon Publishers & Distributors, Inc., 1982.

Lafferty, Libby. Earthquake Preparedness for Office, Home, Family & Community. Lafferty & Associates, Inc., 1994.

Salsbury, Barbara G. Plan...Not Panic: Seventy-Two Hour Survival - Emergency Evacuation. Salsbury Enterprises, 1994.

Videography -- (all titles available in the Overseas Briefing Center)

"A Need for Prevention Tape #1." Wooden Publishing. Excerpts for teens. Approx. 10 min. VHS tape.

"A Need for Prevention Tape #2." Wooden Publishing. Excerpts for adults. Approx. 10 min. VHS tape.

"The AID Traveler -- Surviving Hostage Incidents." U-Matic Tape.

"AIDS: Everything You Should Know." Aims Media. 21 min. VHS tape.

"Are you A-OK?" 19:06. U-Matic Tape.

"Counter Intelligence Lecture, 5/16/89, Ann Barret." VHS tape.

"Counter Intelligence Lecture, 5/9/88, Ann Barret." VHS tape.

"Crisis Task Force: An Orientation." VHS tape.

"Crisis Task Force: An Orientation." VHS tape.

"Crisis Work... Crisis Worker -- Impact, Aftermath, Recovery." 60:04 min. U-Matic Tape.

excerpts from "Crisis Work... Crisis Worker -- Impact, Aftermath, Recovery." 6:37 min. U-Matic Tape.

"Dealing with Terrorism - Rules of the Game." 29:51 min. VHS tape, U-Matic tape.

"Drive for Your Life." U-Matic Tape.

"Fire in the Kitchen." 16 min. VHS tape.

"Have I Helped a Terrorist?" Foreign Service Institute. 35 min. U-Matic Tape, Beta Tape.

"Home Security Surveys." 25 min. U-Matic Tape.

"Hunt for Home Hazards." VHS tape.

"The Kabul Experience." 59:30 min. U-Matic Tape.

"Kid Safe: The Video." Triaminic Cough and Cold Products. 30 min. VHS tape.

"Living with the Threat of Terrorism." 30:21 min. U-Matic Tape.

"Managing Terrorist Incidents: Victims and Families." U-Matic Tape.

"McGruff: Drug Alert." Aims Media. 11 min. VHS tape.

"The Media on Terrorism: Live News Footage." 15 min. U-Matic Tape.

"Ounce of Prevention." VHS tape.

"The Psychological Management of Children in National Crisis Part II." 70 min. U-Matic Tape.

"Rape: It Can Happen to You." Aims Media. 17 min. VHS tape.

"Rules of the Game." Bureau of Diplomatic Security. 29:51. U-Matic Tape.

"Safe Haven Emergency Medical Training." 30 min. VHS tape.

"Seat Belts Are for Kids Too." Aims Media. 10 min. VHS tape.

"Survival Polish." U-Matic Tape.

"The Ever Present Threat." 16 min. VHS tape.

"Terrorism: The New Threat (short version)." 41:24 min. U-Matic Tape.

"Tips for Travelers." 16 min. VHS tape, U-Matic tape.

"Traveler Beware." 23 min. U-Matic Tape.

"USIA -- Managing a Crisis -- Before, During, and After." U-Matic Tape.

"USIA -- Managing Children During a Crisis." U-Matic Tape.

"Vehicle Ambush Counterattack." 18 min. U-Matic Tape.

"Winnie the Pooh / Safety with Strangers." VHS tape.

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