Understanding Lone Wolf Terrorism: Global Patterns, Motivations and Prevention (SpringerBriefs in Criminology)
Ramon Spaaij
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Description for Understanding Lone Wolf Terrorism: Global Patterns, Motivations and Prevention (SpringerBriefs in Criminology)
Paperback. Suitable for students and researchers on terrorism, this title examines the key trends, features and dimensions of lone wolf terrorism worldwide. It offers insights to those working to prevent or minimize the effects of terrorism and political violence. Series: SpringerBriefs in Criminology. Num Pages: 127 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 8. Weight in Grams: 216.
What drives the lone wolf terrorist to commit mass violence? What are their ideologies and motivations? How do they plan and carry out their attacks, and who do they target? How can lone wolf terrorism be effectively countered? One of the first in-depth analyses of lone wolf terrorism, this publication sets out to answer these questions. Drawing on extensive international data and qualitative case studies, it examines the global patterns in and key features of lone wolf terrorism over the past four decades. This engaging text will be essential reading for students and researchers on terrorism and violent conflict and ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Criminology
Number of Pages
119
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400729803
SKU
V9789400729803
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99-15
About Ramon Spaaij
Ramón Spaaij is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Social Sciences at La Trobe University, Australia, and the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research, University of Amsterdam. He has lectured at several universities in the areas of sociology, sport studies and conflict studies. Spaaij’s main research expertise is in the sociology of sport, social capital, socialization, social exclusion, ... Read more
Reviews for Understanding Lone Wolf Terrorism: Global Patterns, Motivations and Prevention (SpringerBriefs in Criminology)
From the reviews: “A new report has shed light on the growing threat of terrorist attacks carried out by individuals. … For the first time, an in-depth analysis is provided of the key features of lone wolf terrorism worldwide over the last four decades. The report provides insights for those working to prevent or minimize the effects of terrorism ... Read more