Forensic Psychology of Terrorism and Hostage-Taking a Forensic and Criminal Psychology Guide to Understanding Terrorists, Terrorism and Hostage Situations

ebook An Introductory Series, #23 · An Introductory Series

By Connor Whiteley

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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 psychology and more.

By the end of this great book, you'll understand:

  • What is terrorism?
  • What factors can lead someone to become a terrorist?
  • Limitations of the current research
  • How do hostage negotiations work?
  • And so much more.
  • If you're looking for a great, engaging guide to the forensic psychology of terrorism and hostage-taking then you will love this book.

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    Forensic Psychology of Terrorism and Hostage-Taking a Forensic and Criminal Psychology Guide to Understanding Terrorists, Terrorism and Hostage Situations