| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 185 pages) : maps, charts. |
| Series |
NATO science for peace and security series. E, Human and societal dynamics ; v. 30 |
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NATO science for peace and security series. E, Human and societal dynamics ; v. 30.
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| Note |
Title from PDF title page (viewed Jan. 20, 2009). |
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Also available in print version. |
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"Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Motivation for Suicide Bombers, Ankara, Turkey, 24-25 May 2007"--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Title page; Preface; Contents; Factors Involved in Suicide Attacks; Religious Motivations and Suicide Bombings; Jihad in a Globalized World, Local Arenas for Global Violent Extremism; Local and Global Contexts, Causes and Motivations; Psychology and the Mindset of Suicide Bombers; Recruitment and Training Methods of Suicide Terrorism; Women and Terrorism -- Passive or Active Actors? Motivations and Strategic Use; The Political Impact of Suicide Attacks in Iraq; The Impacts of Suicide Bombers on American Society. |
| Summary |
Suicide terrorism has become the weapon of choice of 'globalized terror'. This work provides a historical review of suicide attacks. It covers topics such as: what is new about terrorism, the mindset of the PLL terror organization, reactions of security forces, recruiting and training suicide bombers, and the high profile of women suicide bombers. |
| Subject |
Suicide bombings -- Congresses.
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Terrorism -- Congresses.
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Terrorists -- Suicidal behavior -- Congresses.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Terrorism.
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| Added Author |
Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Suicide as a weapon. Amsterdam ; Washington, DC : Ios Press, ©2007 1586037951 9781586037956 (OCoLC)175285067 |
| ISBN |
9781435625235 (electronic bk.) |
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1435625234 (electronic bk.) |
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