The Psychology of Terrorism: Why People Start Killing for an Idea

The book on terrorism reflects various aspects of this phenomenon and tries to understand what makes people resort to violence. The author, an expert in the psychology of terrorism, offers a unique analysis of the thinking, behavior, and ideology of terrorists, and also addresses myths about terrorism. It draws attention to the role of advanced technologies in the development of terror in the modern world and proposes measures for deradicalization and rehabilitation of participants in extremist groups. The book shows that the fight against terrorism requires not only military and political measures, but also understanding its social and psychological roots.