Political Science 2008

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GANDHI & CHURCHILL

THE SPY WITHIN

LAST CHANCE IN TEXAS

THE AL QAEDA READER

The Epic Rivalry that Destroyed an Empire and Forged Our Age By Arthur Herman In this dual portrait of Winston Churchill and Mahatma Gandhi, Arthur Herman describes their fierce, forty-year struggle against each other for the future of Indian independence, from the outbreak of the Great War to the end of World War II, detailing their dramatic influence on each other, as well as their lasting legacy for the British empire and the future course of modern history.

Larry Chin and China’s Penetration of the CIA By Tod Hoffman The Spy Within recounts one of the most significant cases in the history of espionage; the longest running penetration ever. It reveals untold details about the investigation and prosecution of Larry Wu-Tai Chin, a retired CIA employee accused of having carried out a 33-year career of espionage on behalf of China.

The Redemption of Criminal Youth By John Hubner Looking at how violent young offenders are treated, a powerful study goes inside Texas’s Giddings State School to detail their remarkably effective treatment program for young offenders, following a boy and girl through the harrowing group sessions in which they relive their crimes and the abuse they suffered and assesses the influence of the unconventional therapy on their recovery.

Edited by Raymond Ibrahim The global war on terror is not just a military conflict but a war of ideas. What do our enemies believe? What motivates their war against the West? What is their vision of the ideal Islamic society? Now, for the first time, The Al Qaeda Reader gathers together the essential texts and documents that trace the origin, history, and evolution of the ideas of Al Qaeda.

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WHAT DOES AL QAEDA WANT? Unedited Communiques Commentary by Robert O. Marlin This important compendium of excerpted translations includes broadcasts by the Al-Qaeda leader and by deputy Ayman alZawahiri, as well as press releases. These primary sources enable readers to discern the fundamental convictions underlying the group’s demands and answer the question, “What does al-Qaeda want?” North Atlantic Books • TR 978-1-556-43548-5 • 120pp. $9.95/$12.50 Can. • Exam Copy: $3.00

HUBRIS The Inside Story of Spin, Scandal, and the Selling of the Iraq War By Michael Isikoff and David Corn A behind-the-scenes analysis of the controversial decisions and power struggles that went on within the Bush administration as officials planned and defended the invasion of Iraq. Hubris examines Bush’s determination to get rid of Saddam Hussein and the outing of a CIA officer that led to an indictment of a White House official, among other controversial topics. Three Rivers Press • TR 978-0-307-34682-7 • 496pp. $14.95/$19.95 Can. • Exam Copy: $3.00

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HOG PILOTS, BLUE WATER GRUNTS

HOW WOULD JESUS VOTE?

The American Military in the Air, at Sea, and on the Ground By Robert D. Kaplan The best-selling author of Imperial Grunts offers a closeup study of the American military on land, in the air, and at sea, furnishing a ground-level profile of the global war on terrorism. Additionally, Kaplan shows us how the U.S. Navy protects sea lanes, provides disaster relief, and prepares for a confrontation with China, while the Air Force prepares for war with Iran and North Korea.

A Christian Perspective on the Issues By D. James Kennedy This compelling, nonpartisan exploration of what God’s Word has to say on critical issues such as terrorism, radical Islam, nuclear threats, social issues, health care, and more provides a Christ-centered understanding of the world to help readers draw their own political conclusions.

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