The terrorist identity : explaining the terrorist threat

Publication Data

• Title The terrorist identity : explaining the terrorist threat
• Author Michael P. Arena
• Contributor Bruce A. Arrigo
• Publisher New York University Press
• Publication date 2006
• Publication location New York
• Language English

Contents

Introduction
The psychology of terrorism
The sociology of identity
An overview of five extremist organizations
The Provisional Irish Republican Army
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas)
The Peruvian Shining Path
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
Racist skinheads
Conclusion.

Topics

• Terrorism
• Terrorists :: Psychology
• Group identity

The terrorist identity : explaining the terrorist threat by Michael P. Arena. ISBN 9780814707166. Published by New York University Press in 2006. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.