Understanding Lone Wolf Terrorism: Global Patterns, Motivations and Prevention (SpringerBriefs in Criminology)

by Ramon Spaaij

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What drives the lone wolf terrorist to commit mass violence? What are their ideologies and motivations? How do they plan and carry out their attacks, and who do they target? How can lone wolf terrorism be effectively countered? One of the first in-depth analyses of lone wolf terrorism, this publication sets out to answer these questions. Drawing on extensive international data and qualitative case studies, it examines the global patterns in and key features of lone wolf terrorism over the past four decades. This engaging text will be essential reading for students and researchers on terrorism and violent conflict and offers unique and invaluable insights to those working to prevent or minimize the effects of terrorism and political violence.

  • ISBN10 6613456667
  • ISBN13 9786613456663
  • Publish Date 1 January 2012 (first published 9 December 2011)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 5 July 2012
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Author(s)
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 126
  • Language English