Merari, Ariel.

Driven to death : psychological and social aspects of suicide terrorism / Ariel Merari. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2010. - vii, 315 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- The spectrum of suicide for an ideological cause -- Demographic characteristics of suicide bombers: a global view -- Palestinian suicide bombers in the eyes of their families -- A controlled study of would-be suicides -- Palestinian organizers of suicide attacks : psychological characteristics and decision making -- Public atmosphere -- Suicide terrorism in the light of suicide theory -- Current explanations of suicide terrorism -- Conclusion: an integrative view of suicide terrorism.

9780195181029 0195181026

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Suicide bombers--Psychology.
Terrorism--Psychological aspects.

HV6431 / .M448 2010

363.325