The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; This title in the Current Controversies series examines the topic of modern piracy. Included articles explore the state of current maritime piracy, the connections between piracy and terrorism, the practice of paying ransom to pirates, and ways the United; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical