Terrorism in America

ISBN-13: 9781138202085 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 256 str.

Robin Maria Valeri; Kevin Borgeson

Opis

Terrorism in America examines the beliefs, actions, and impacts of American-based terrorists and terror organizations. It draws on theories from criminology, psychology, and sociology to explore the ideologies of right-wing, left-wing, and extremist religious groups—how and why they convert followers, recruit financially, and take extreme action against others. No other text offers such in-depth, nuanced coverage of the radical ideologies behind these attacks, or the ensuing fear domestic terrorism creates, as well as the strategies to combat violent extremism. Interviews, case studies, and chapter themes make this highly readable for criminal justice students, professors, or practitioners.

Spis treści

Introduction – Robin Maria Valeri and Kevin Borgeson  Part I. Roots of Terrorism  1. The Criminology of Terrorism  2. Right-Wing Domestic Terrorism  3. Leftist Political Violence: From Terrorism to Social Protest  Part II. Terrorist Beliefs and Ideologies  4. Christian Identity  5. Islamist Terror in America  6. The Sovereign Citizens Movement  Part III. Recruitment and Radicalized  7. From Declarations to Deeds: Terrorist Propaganda and the Spread of Hate and Terrorism Through Cyberspace  8. Killing Alone: Can the Work Performance Literature Help Us Solve the Enigma of Lone Wolf Terrorism  9. Pathways to Terrorism  Part IV. Effects of Terrorism  10. Terrorism and Fear: "Terrorists Want a Lot of People Afraid—Not a Lot of People Dead"  11. Conclusion: An End to Terrorism