Understanding Lone Wolf Terrorism [electronic resource] : Global Patterns, Motivations and Prevention /
Spaaij, Ramon.author.
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 offers unique and invaluable insights to those working to prevent or minimize the effects of terrorism and political violence.
Understanding Lone Wolf Terrorism; Acknowledgments; Contents; 1 Introduction; References; 2 A Note on Method; 2.1...Chronology of Lone Wolf Terrorism in 15 Countries, 1968--2010; 2.2...Qualitative Case Studies; References; 3 Definition of Lone Wolf Terrorism; 3.1...The Social Construction of Terrorism; 3.2...What is Lone Wolf Terrorism?; References; 4 Incidence and Evolution; 4.1...Lone Wolf Terrorism in Its Historical Context; 4.2...Incidence and Lethality; 4.3...Lone Wolf Terrorism Across Space and Time; References; 5 Motivations and Ideologies; References; 6 Influences and Radicalization
6.1...Theorizing Radicalization6.2...Personal Circumstances and Social Backgrounds; 6.3...Sociocultural and Political Influences; Radicalization: The Internet and Self-Study; 6.4...Lone Wolf Terrorism and Inversion; References; 7 Modus Operandi; 7.1...Planning for Terror; 7.2...Targets; 7.3...Weapons; References; 8 Responses; 8.1...Legalistic Responses; 8.2...Repressive Responses; Enhanced Security; Intelligence; Internet Surveillance; Emergency Preparedness and Resilience; 8.3...Conciliatory Responses; References; 9 Conclusion and Outlook; References
Appendix:Chronology of Lone Wolf Terrorismin 15 Countries, 1968-2010A Note on Sources; References; About the Author
Title from cover.
Includes bibliographical references.
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 offers unique and invaluable insights to those working to prevent or minimize the effects of terrorism and political violence.
Criminology.
Sociology.
Political science.
Criminology and Criminal Justice, general.
Sociology, general.
Political Science.
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