Abbot’s book provides an analysis of the history of the Twin Towers along with a brief overview of its structure and design. It explains how the towers came to be targeted by the terrorist group Al Qaeda. It also describes the events leading up to the attack, including how the Al Qaeda developed its anger towards America. As well the book looks at the effects of 9/11, how the attack has shaped the country, and how it is remembered today.
This source was somewhat helpful to me. It helped shape the argument of building structure because it provided supporting evidence about the structure of the Twin Towers, along with what the architect wanted to achieve when he designed the towers. It has not had an impact on my opinion of the topic.
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The author provides quotations from citizens who were affected by the attacks, and information about how 9/11 affected people’s personal sense of security. The article also analyzes how official intelligence agencies had faulty security systems which allowed the terrorists to get away with what they had done.
Gibbs’ article was useful for this research paper, mainly to help shape the argument about government security. The information in the article helped to prove the ineffectiveness of government security before 9/11, which allows the reader of the paper to see how much it has improved since then. The source has changed my personal opinion about how good government security is. I learned how safe the continent is now due to the improvements that were made after the attacks.
Stewart’s book provides an excellent variety of information pertaining to the Twin Towers and 9/11. It gives a complete, detailed summary of the 9/11 attacks. There are many quotations from citizens who were affected, government officials, and news reporters. The whole aftermath of the terrorist attacks is overviewed, including government investigations, new security measures that were put in, the prejudices against Muslims and Middle Easterners, and the overall effect on North American
This source was somewhat helpful to me. It helped shape the argument of building structure because it provided supporting evidence about the structure of the Twin Towers, along with what the architect wanted to achieve when he designed the towers. It has not had an impact on my opinion of the topic.
Chossudovsky’s …show more content…
The author provides quotations from citizens who were affected by the attacks, and information about how 9/11 affected people’s personal sense of security. The article also analyzes how official intelligence agencies had faulty security systems which allowed the terrorists to get away with what they had done.
Gibbs’ article was useful for this research paper, mainly to help shape the argument about government security. The information in the article helped to prove the ineffectiveness of government security before 9/11, which allows the reader of the paper to see how much it has improved since then. The source has changed my personal opinion about how good government security is. I learned how safe the continent is now due to the improvements that were made after the attacks.
Stewart’s book provides an excellent variety of information pertaining to the Twin Towers and 9/11. It gives a complete, detailed summary of the 9/11 attacks. There are many quotations from citizens who were affected, government officials, and news reporters. The whole aftermath of the terrorist attacks is overviewed, including government investigations, new security measures that were put in, the prejudices against Muslims and Middle Easterners, and the overall effect on North American