Criminology Theory and Terrorism - 9781138858268

Name: Criminology Theory and Terrorism - 9781138858268
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Criminology Theory and TerrorismNew Applications and Approaches\nAuthor(s): Joshua Freilich, Gary LaFree\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138858268, 978-1138858268\nSynopsis\nAlthough there has been an increase in research on terrorism across the social and behavioural sciences in the past few decades, until recently most of this work has originated from political science, psychology or economics. Therefore, our focus in this book on criminological conceptual frameworks and empirical studies that engage terrorism and responses to it is unique. We include a distinguished group of researchers that offer their distinctive insights into criminological perspectives on terrorism. \n\nThe contributors focus on criminological perspectives that have rarely, if ever, been previously applied to the study of terrorism. This includes a range of perspectives from rational choice to social disorganization; from strain to routin.