Introduction -- The psychology of terrorism -- The sociology of identity -- An overview of five extremist organizations -- The Provisional Irish Republican Army -- The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) -- The Peruvian Shining Path -- The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam -- Racist skinheads -- Conclusion
Summary
Who would strap a bomb to his chest, walk into a crowded subway station and blow himself up? Only by examining how a terrorist understands his own identity and actions can this question be answered. The authors of The Terrorist Identity explore how the notion of self-concept combined with membership in terrorist and extremist groups, can shape and sustain the identity of a terrorist as well as their subsequent justification for violence and the legitimacy of their actions. The book provides an understanding of identity that draws on concepts from psychology, criminology, and sociology
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-292) and index
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