Terrorism and Societies
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Overview
"This book examines a range of influential terror groups, connected with religion, nationalism, pro-state terrorism, militias and racism, from the last 40 years. Chapters are divided into case studies to enable the reader to gain a clear understanding of the social processes and activities behind the formation of particular terror groups." "A number of common questions are raised including: which ideologies do terror groups hold? What is it about societies and social contexts that contribute towards groups forming and people joining? Which socialising agents are influential in people joining groups? How important is history in the formation of terror groups? Why do the majority of people who share experiences not become part of the same group?" Comparative analysis is undertaken later in the text to draw out commonalities and distinctions between the groups. This volume should be recommended reading for courses on terrorism, conflict, sociologies of religion and nationalism in addition to appropriate area studies.Synopsis
"This book examines a range of influential terror groups, connected with religion, nationalism, pro-state terrorism, militias and racism, from the last 40 years. Chapters are divided into case studies to enable the reader to gain a clear understanding of the social processes and activities behind the formation of particular terror groups." "A number of common questions are raised including: which ideologies do terror groups hold? What is it about societies and social contexts that contribute towards groups forming and people joining? Which socialising agents are influential in people joining groups? How important is history in the formation of terror groups? Why do the majority of people who share experiences not become part of the same group?" Comparative analysis is undertaken later in the text to draw out commonalities and distinctions between the groups. This volume should be recommended reading for courses on terrorism, conflict, sociologies of religion and nationalism in addition to appropriate area studies.