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While it is difficult for a book to provide a comprehensive account of an ongoing global crisis, Frank does a good job of setting and justifying parameters for his outline of the political and religious contexts that shaped the events of September 11th and the repercussions. Of particular value is the discussion of Islamic fundamentalism, which includes more detail than other books for young people on the subject. Bib., glos., ind.