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OverviewThis book provides the first empirical analysis of lone-actor terrorist behaviour. Based upon a unique dataset of 111 lone actors that catalogues the life span of the individual s development, the book contains important insights into what an analysis of their behaviours might imply for practical interventions aimed at disrupting or even preventing attacks. It adopts insights and methodologies from criminology and forensic psychology to provide a holistic analysis of the behavioural underpinnings of lone-actor terrorism. By focusing upon the behavioural aspects of each offender and by analysing a variety of case studies, including Anders Breivik, Ted Kaczynski, Timothy McVeigh and David Copeland, this work marks a pointed departure from previous research in the field. It seeks to answer the following key questions:
Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul Gill, (Le (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC, USA University College London, UK University College London, UK)Publisher: Routledge Imprint: Routledge ISBN: 9781322982915ISBN 10: 1322982910 Pages: 207 Publication Date: 01 January 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationPaul Gill is Lecturer, Department of Security and Crime Science, University College London, and has a PhD in Political Science from University College Dublin. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |