Handbook of Understanding Terrorism

This book examines common theoretical conceptualization of terrorism, including all the following dimensions: - Macro-criminological theories - Psycho-criminological models of aggression - Psycho-criminological models of risk and need (RNR) - Psychopathology - Social psychology, particularly in the areas of intergroup relations, identity, need for closure, and, the quest for significance - Ideological and religious passions and extremism International in scope, each chapter draws on a combination of these frameworks, exemplified in a collection of case series and studies, to help students, practitioners, and researchers better understand these phenomena.