Creating Young Martyrs: Conditions That Make Dying in a Terrorist Attack Seem Like a Good Idea

by Alice LoCicero and Samuel J. Sinclair

The authors explain how and why we must understand the conditions that spur youths to become martyrs by making them think suicide bombings and other acts of self-destructive terrorism are a good way to die. LoCicero and Sinclair present cutting-edge research and theory about the political, social, and living conditions that raise the risk of children deciding to join organizations that use terrorist tactics, and, having joined, to volunteer for missions...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275996905
• ISBN13: 9780275996901
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"