Forensic Psychology of Terrorism and Hostage-Taking: A Forensic and Criminal Psychology Guide To Understanding Terrorists, Terrorism and Hostage-Taking
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Terrorists plan attacks, create mass terror and destroy lives to achieve their aims. But why? And what makes a person into a terrorist?
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Also, hostage takers hold people against their will, make demands and threaten the lives of hostages. How can research explain these actions?
In this fascinating, easy-to-understand book, you'll learn the forensic psychology research behind terrorism and hostage-taking drawing on perspectives from social psychology, cognitive psychology, personality psychology and more.
By the end of this great book, you'll understand:
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What is terrorism?
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What factors can lead someone to become a terrorist?
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Limitations of the current research
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How do hostage negotiations work?
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And so much more.
If you're looking for a great, engaging guide to the forensic psychology of terrorism and hostage-taking then you will love this book.
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Forensic Psychology of Terrorism and Hostage-Taking content
Introduction
Introduction To Terrorism And Consequences Of Terrorism
Is There A Terrorist Personality Or Mental Health Condition? And Suicide Bombers
What Makes A Terrorist?
Terrorist Ideologies And Cognition
How Do Terrorists Plan Terror Attacks?
How Do Terrorist Organisations End?
Introduction To Hostage Barricade Incidents
Hostage Negotiations
Models Of Hostage Negotiations
How Terrorism Links To Hostage-Taking?
Conclusion