Forensic Psychology Of Terrorism And Hostage-Taking: A Forensic And Criminal Psychology Guide To Understanding Terrorists, Terrorism and Hostage Situations

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 psycholo...