--- title: History of Modern Terrorism description: Research Guide for the History of Modern Terrorism --- 540-338-1776 [![Patrick Henry College logo](https://www.phc.edu/hubfs/Shield%2c%20Tag%2c%20Color%2c%201%20line%2c%20RGB.jpg "Patrick Henry College logo")](https://www.phc.edu?hsLang=en) # History of Modern Terrorism Welcome to the Research Guide for your Modern Terrorism course. [![Library Home](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1718959/df365c7c-5275-4167-8380-c24cec5fac2e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1718959/df365c7c-5275-4167-8380-c24cec5fac2e)           In the [***PHC Library catalog***](https://www.phc.edu/library?hsLang=en), you can search a variety of resources by title, author, keyword, or phrase, linking you to journal articles, ebooks, and print books in the on-campus collection. The more specific your search terms, the more specific the results will be.  You may also want to check*** ***the***** [Strategic Intelligence Research Guide](https://www.phc.edu/strategic-intelligence-research-guide?hsLang=en) ***for additional potential sources.  If you are accessing electronic resources from off-campus and are required to log in, use your student portal user name and password to gain access. If you have difficulty with the website or accessing any resources, please let library staff know by email at** **[**askalibrarian@phc.edu**](mailto:askalibrarian@phc.edu) or ** **[**library@phc.edu**](mailto:library@phc.edu)**.**  Professional library assistance is available on campus, by phone at 540-441-8400, or by email at [askalibrarian@phc.edu](mailto:askalibrarian@phc.edu). ## On-Campus and Online Collection Many of the required readings and textbooks are on reserve and are available for 2 hour check out, in-library use only, at the library circulation desk.  The library has extensive resources for research in this area. - [Oxford encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World -](https://phclibrary.on.worldcat.org/oclc/30914276)  Ref DS 35.53 .O95 1995. - [Terrorism: Essential Primary Sources](https://phclibrary.on.worldcat.org/oclc/61309338) - HV6431 .T465 2006 - ***[Terrorism and violence in Islamic history](https://phclibrary.on.worldcat.org/search/detail/1047959966?queryString=Terrorism%20and%20violence%20in%20Islamic%20history%C2%A0&clusterResults=true&stickyFacetsChecked=true&baseScope=wz%3A30117&groupVariantRecords=false&scope=wz%3A30117&changedFacet=format) *** - Online only - [***Law, text, and terror, contemporary and jurisprudential view of terrorism within a broader political context*** ](https://phclibrary.on.worldcat.org/search/detail/496961874?queryString=ti%3ALaw%2C%20text%2C%20and%20terror&clusterResults=true&stickyFacetsChecked=true&baseScope=wz%3A30117&groupVariantRecords=false&scope=wz%3A30117&changedFacet=format)- Online only - [*Terrorism threat assessment, 2019-2021 International Center for Counterterrorism*](https://icct.nl/publication/terrorist-threat-assessment-2021/) - [Making of a Terrorist - DS 3  DS 3](https://phclibrary.on.worldcat.org/oclc/60741966)1  .M353 2006 - [Middle East Patterns -](https://phclibrary.on.worldcat.org/oclc/58468066) DS 44 .H418 2006. - [Talking to Terrorists: Understanding the psycho-social motivations of militant jihadi terrorists, mass hostage takers, suicide bombers & "martyrs"](https://phclibrary.on.worldcat.org/oclc/818952983) - HV 6431 .S6496 2012 - [Terrorism and national security](https://phclibrary.on.worldcat.org/search/detail/722444368?queryString=ti%3ATerrorism%20and%20national%20security&clusterResults=true&stickyFacetsChecked=true&baseScope=wz%3A30117&groupVariantRecords=false&scope=wz%3A30117&changedFacet=format) - Online only - [***Terrorism and national securtiy reform : how commissions can drive change during crises***](https://phclibrary.on.worldcat.org/search/detail/727948448?queryString=ti%3ATerrorism%20and%20national%20security&clusterResults=true&stickyFacetsChecked=true&baseScope=wz%3A30117&groupVariantRecords=false&scope=wz%3A30117&changedFacet=format) - Online only  - [Voices of terror : manifestos, writings, and manuals of Al Qaeda, Hamas, and other terrorists from around the world and throughout the ages - ](https://phclibrary.on.worldcat.org/oclc/55105719)HV 643 .V65 2004 ## Selected Journals  You can search for articles by title, author, keyword, and phrase or you can browse a specific linked from the library's [Periodical Listing](https://phclibrary.on.worldcat.org/atoztitles/browse). - The Economist (In print and online, 2001 to Present) - Current history: a journal of world affairs (In print, 2001-Present, Online 1988 to 2010) ## Databases - **[Stratfor](https://ezproxy.phc.edu/login?url=http://www.stratfor.com)** is a news analysis provider that covers political, economic, and military developments from around the world, including breaking news. - For specific and current information by country, check out the CIA's **[World Factbook](https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/)** and the [**BBC's Country Profile's**.](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14628835) Additionally, the BBC offers breaking news stories from the Middle East. - **[ProQuest](https://ezproxy.phc.edu/login?url=http://www.proquest.com/pqrl?accountid=13113)** and **[Academic Search Premier](https://ezproxy.phc.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/direct.asp?db=aph)** provide access to thousands of current general and subject specific scholarly journal articles. - **[LexisNexis](https://ezproxy.phc.edu/login?url=http://www.nexisuni.com/)** provides access to wide range of news (full-text newspapers) business, government, legal and reference information. ## Internet Resources - **[Council on Foreign Relations](http://www.cfr.org/)** is an independent research and policy analysis center focusing on complex foreign policy issues. - **[Heritage Foundation](http://www.heritage.org/Issues/International-Conflicts/Arab-Israeli-Conflict)** as a conservative "think tank" provides research and promotes international policies inline with their values of individual freedom and strong national defense. - **[Brookings Institute](http://www.brookings.edu/)** provides research and formulates policy recommendations on a variety of issues including international conflicts. - **[Center for Strategic and International Studies - Middle East Desk](http://csis.org/region/middle-east)** analyzes national security and foreign policy issues related to the Middle East. - In-country newspapers in English may be located through a general google search and helpful in identifying key people, places and events. ## Research Tips - **Citation help needed? **Try **[OWL](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/resources.html)**[ (Online Writing Lab)](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/resources.html) for[** Chicago/Turabian**](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/chicago_manual_17th_edition/cmos_formatting_and_style_guide/chicago_manual_of_style_17th_edition.html), [**MLA**](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_style_introduction.html), and** [APA](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html)** styling formats.  - **Search by subject:** Once you have located one item in the catalog, you may click on the search term within the record to find other items on the same or similar, subjects.  - Once you have located a helpful source, additional potential sources may be found in the item's bibliography. - **Interlibrary loan (ILL):** If you are unable to locate an item in the PHC collection, you may request resources through Interlibrary loan. ILL requests may be made directly in the library catalog. **Created: Dr. Gordon Middleton/Thornhill, 2016. 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