The theory and practice of terrorism : alternative paths of inquiry / Elena Mastors and Rhea Siers, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mastors, Elena, editor.

Siers, Rhea, editor.

Series:

Terrorism, hot spots and conflict-related issues.

Terrorism, hot spots and conflict-related issues

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (252 pages).

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Publishers, [2017]

Summary:

Terrorism studies has grown exponentially in the last decade. However, gaps still remain in the analysis of terrorism from the compilation of data to the examination of specific case studies in an effort to discern trends, such as in the radicalization of individuals across cultural, religious, and gender lines. This book focuses on a central question that will be answered by a diverse group of academic and professional experts on terrorism: what are the current gaps in terrorism studies, and how can focusing on these gaps better inform our policy and operational decision-making. These experts provide their analysis of what is missing in the study of terrorist activities, groups, and the use of political violence. They also illustrate these gaps by applying theories that inform the understanding of terrorist behavior and focus on different paths of inquiry.

Contents:

Preface

Gaps in the study of terrorism / Elena Mastors and Rhea Siers, College of Humanities and Sciences, University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ, USA, and others

Terrorist criminal enterprises / Kimberley L. Thachuk and Rollie Lal, Global Perspectives Group, George Washington University, Washington DC, USA

Lessons from the demise of the abu nidal organization / Rhea Siers and Elena Mastors, Center for Cyber and Homeland Security, George Washington University, Washington DC, USA, and others

Reverse use of organizational development theory : a unique methodology for analyzing and disrupting terrorist organizations / Jennifer Hesterman, Counterterrorism Expert

Securing the heartland: an integrative approach / Joe Harris, Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

The challenge of intelligence analysis for terrorism : a simulation / Rhea Siers, J.D., Center for Cyber and Homeland Security, George Washington University, Washington DC, USA

Mass mediated misconceptions of female terrorists / Audrey Alexander, Center for Cyber and Homeland Security, George Washington University, Washington DC, USA

Strategies to counter violent extremism / Lorenzo Vidino, Seamus Hughes and Katerina Papatheodorou, Program on Extremism, George Washington University, Washington DC, USA

Terrorism's root causes : presenting alternatives to counter-terrorism strategies not justification for terrorism / Joseph H. Campos II, Departement of Political Science, University of Hawaii, Manoa, Hanolulu, HI, USA

Evaluating the social conditions encouraging hypermasculinity that lead to joining and engaging in terrorist groups / Christopher Miller, College of Humanities and Sciences, University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ, USA

Zuhd : the role of asceticism in islamist extremism / Kristen McQuinn, College of Humanities and Sciences, University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ, USA

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed February 6, 2017).

ISBN:

1-5361-0444-2