What is terrorism and why does it happen? Is there anything that can be done to stop it? Are the measures put in place to keep us safer sufficient? Are they worth the resulting infringements on personal privacy and the hassles to travelers at airports? What can be done to keep terrorism from happening in the first place? This book sheds light on some of the causes of terrorism and explores the debate on the best ways to keep the public safe and , ultimately, put an end to terrorism.