Krueger, Alan B.

What makes a terrorist : economics and the roots of terrorism / Alan B. Krueger. - Princeton : Princeton University Press, c2007. - xi, 180 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm. - Lionel Robbins lectures .

Based on a set of three lectures given by the author as part of the Lionel Robbins memorial lecture series at the London School of Economics and Political Science, February 21-23, 2006.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-172) and index.

Preface -- Introduction -- Who becomes a terrorist? : characteristics of individual participants in terrorism -- Where does terror emerge? : economic and political conditions and terrorism -- What does terrorism accomplish? : economic, psychological, and political consequences of terrorism -- Questions and answers following the lectures -- References -- Index. 1. 2. 3.

9780691134383 (hardcover : alk. paper)

2007018413

GBA747348 bnb

013772719 Uk


Terrorism.
Terrorism--Economic aspects.
Terrorists.
Terrorisme.
Terrorisme--Aspect economique.
Terroristes.
Terrorisme.
Economische aspecten

HV6431 / .K72 2007 / K94w 2007

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