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Terrorist Minds
The Psychology of Violent Extremism from Al-Qaeda to the Far Right
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Drawing on groundbreaking personal interviews as well as decades of research from psychologists and others, John Horgan traces the pathways that lead people into violent extremism and explores what happens to them as their involvement deepens.
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What makes a person want to become a terrorist? Who becomes involved in terrorism, and why? In what ways does participating in violent extremism change someone? And how can people become deradicalised?
John Horgan—one of the world's leading experts on the psychology of terrorism—takes readers on a globe-spanning journey into the terrorist mindset. Drawing on groundbreaking personal interviews as well as decades of research from psychologists and others, he traces the pathways that lead people into violent extremism and explores what happens to them as their involvement deepens.
Horgan provides an up-to-date, evidence-based understanding of the patterns, motives, and mentalities of violent extremists from the Islamic State and al-Shabaab to white supremacists and incels. He argues that there is not a straightforward psychological profile of a terrorist, in part because of the great variety of today's extremists, who are able to attract a more diverse pool of recruits than ever before. But even though there is no one-size-fits-all profile, psychological study can provide crucial insight into why and how people become terrorists.
Accessible and nuanced, Terrorist Minds is an essential book for readers interested in what psychology can explain about extremist behaviour.
Series: Columbia Studies in Terrorism and Irregular Warfare
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Terrorist Minds by John Horgan is praised for its comprehensive exploration of the psychology behind terrorism, delving into why individuals become terrorists and what leads them to desist. The author, regarded as a leading expert, distils extensive research into understandable prose, providing a vital understanding of the interplay between social conditions and personal psychology. Critics highlight the book as an authoritative and insightful guide, essential for those interested in the dynamics and psychology of terrorist activities and disengagement.
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ISBN: 9780231198394
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 December 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Columbia University Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly
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Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 248
About the Author
John Horgan is Distinguished University Professor in Georgia State University’s Department of Psychology, where he directs the Violent Extremism Research Group. He is frequently consulted by law enforcement and national security agencies, and he has testified before Congress. His many books include The Psychology of Terrorism (second edition, 2014) and Divided We Stand: The Strategy and Psychology of Ireland’s Dissident Terrorists (2012).
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