Political scientists Sarkesian (emeritus), John Allen Williams (both Loyola U., Chicago), and Stephen J. Cimbala (Pennsylvania State U.-Delaware County) say most of their description of US security a decade ago still stands, but some changes have come about because of the September 2001 attacks. No mention is made, for example, of habeas corpus. Among their topics are the American way of war, the policy triad, the limited role of public opinion, and the presidential mandate. Annotation ⓒ2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)