Driven to death : psychological and social aspects of suicide terrorism

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Merari, Ariel.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York: Oxford University Press, 2010..
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Online Access:http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1013/2009038261-t.html
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The spectrum of suicide for an ideological cause
  • Demographic characteristics of suicide bombers: a global view
  • Palestinian suicide bombers in the eyes of their families
  • A controlled study of would-be suicides
  • Palestinian organizers of suicide attacks : psychological characteristics and decision making
  • Public atmosphere
  • Suicide terrorism in the light of suicide theory
  • Current explanations of suicide terrorism
  • Conclusion: an integrative view of suicide terrorism.