Psycho-political Aspects of Suicide Warriors, Terrorism and Martyrdom : a Critical View from "Both Sides" in Regard to Cause and Cure.

In this book there is no intention to bury or to praise suicide bombers. Instead, the text explores the controversy regarding the double standards, prejudice, and distortion with the concepts of "suicide bombers/warriors," "terrorism" and "martyrdom." Frequently, the &q...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Marvasti, Jamshid A.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Springfield : Charles C Thomas Publisher, LTD, 2008.
Colección:American series in behavioral science and law.
Temas:
Terrorism > History.
Suicide bombers.
Suicide bombings.
Suicide > history
Terrorism > history
Terrorisme > Histoire.
Kamikazes (Attentats-suicides)
Attentats-suicides.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom & Security > Terrorism.
Suicide bombers
Suicide bombings
Terrorism
Selbstmordattentat
Terrorismus
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:In this book there is no intention to bury or to praise suicide bombers. Instead, the text explores the controversy regarding the double standards, prejudice, and distortion with the concepts of "suicide bombers/warriors," "terrorism" and "martyrdom." Frequently, the "eyes of the beholders" and the political/religious orientation and loyalties to "one's tribe" color what someone perceives. For example, if you carry a bomb in your hand, you are called a terrorist, but if an F-16 carries bombs and kills civilians, the pilot could be labeled a war hero or freedom fighter. The contributors of this
Descripción Física:1 online resource (374 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780398085889
0398085889

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