About the book
This book provides the first empirical analysis of lone-actor terrorist behaviour.
Based upon a unique dataset of 111 lone actors that catalogues the life span of the individual’s development, the book contains important insights into what an analysis of their behaviours might imply for practical interventions aimed at disrupting or even preventing attacks. It adopts insights and methodologies from criminology and forensic psychology to provide a holistic analysis of the behavioural underpinnings of lone-actor terrorism.
By focusing upon the behavioural aspects of each offender and by analysing a variety of case studies, including Anders Breivik, Ted Kaczynski, Timothy McVeigh and David Copeland, this work marks a pointed departure from previous research in the field. It seeks to answer the following key questions:
- Is there a lone-actor terrorist profile and how do they differ?
- What behaviours did the lone-actor terrorist engage in prior to his/her attack and is there a common behavioural trajectory into lone-actor terrorism?
- How ‘lone’ do lone-actor terrorists tend to be?
- What role, if any, does the internet play?
- What role, if any, does mental illness play?
This book will be of much interest to students of terrorism/counter-terrorism studies, political violence, criminology, forensic psychology and security studies in general.
Editions of Lone-Actor Terrorists
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317660156
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317660163
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This book provides the first empirical analysis of lone-actor terrorist behaviour.
Based upon a unique dataset of 111 lone actors that catalogues the life span of the individual’s development, the book contains important insights into what an analysis of their behaviours might imply for practical interventions aimed at disrupting or even preventing attacks. It adopts insights and methodologies from criminology and forensic psychology to provide a holistic analysis of the behavioural underpinnings of lone-actor terrorism.
By focusing upon the behavioural aspects of each offender and by analysing a variety of case studies, including Anders Breivik, Ted Kaczynski, Timothy McVeigh and David Copeland, this work marks a pointed departure from previous research in the field. It seeks to answer the following key questions:
- Is there a lone-actor terrorist profile and how do they differ?
- What behaviours did the lone-actor terrorist engage in prior to his/her attack and is there a common behavioural trajectory into lone-actor terrorism?
- How ‘lone’ do lone-actor terrorists tend to be?
- What role, if any, does the internet play?
- What role, if any, does mental illness play?
This book will be of much interest to students of terrorism/counter-terrorism studies, political violence, criminology, forensic psychology and security studies in general.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lone-Actor Terrorists about?
This book provides the first empirical analysis of lone-actor terrorist behaviour.
Based upon a unique dataset of 111 lone actors that catalogues the life span of the individual’s development, the book contains important insights into what an analysis of their behaviours might imply for practical interventions aimed at disrupting or even preventing attacks. It adopts insights and methodologies from criminology and forensic psychology to provide a holistic analysis of the behavioural underpinnings of lone-actor terrorism.
By focusing upon the behavioural aspects of each offender and by analysing a variety of case studies, including Anders Breivik, Ted Kaczynski, Timothy McVeigh and David Copeland, this work marks a pointed departure from previous research in the field. It seeks to answer the following key questions:
- Is there a lone-actor terrorist profile and how do they differ?
- What behaviours did the lone-actor terrorist engage in prior to his/her attack and is there a common behavioural trajectory into lone-actor terrorism?
- How ‘lone’ do lone-actor terrorists tend to be?
- What role, if any, does the internet play?
- What role, if any, does mental illness play?
This book will be of much interest to students of terrorism/counter-terrorism studies, political violence, criminology, forensic psychology and security studies in general.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Lone-Actor Terrorists?
Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects > Interdisciplinary studies > Peace studies and conflict resolution
Where can I read a sample of Lone-Actor Terrorists?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317660156
Is Lone-Actor Terrorists part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Political Violence
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Lone-Actor Terrorists?
Paul Gill
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Lone-Actor Terrorists is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317660156) and pdf(ISBN 9781317660163)