Forensic Psychology Of Terrorism And Hostage-Taking: A Forensic And Criminal Psychology Guide To Understanding...

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Connor Whiteley

Forensic Psychology Of Terrorism And Hostage-Taking

A Forensic And Criminal Psychology Guide To Understanding Terrorists, Terrorism and Hostage...

Connor Whiteley

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CGD Publishing
20 December 2024

Psychology; Criminal or forensic psychology; Terrorism, armed struggle

Series: Introductory

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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?

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:

What is terrorism? What factors can lead someone to become a terrorist? Limitations of the current research How do hostage negotiations work? 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 contentIntroduction

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

By: Connor Whiteley
Imprint: CGD Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 118g
ISBN: 9781917181730
ISBN 10: 1917181736
Series: Introductory
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 20 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active