PSYCHOLOGY OF TERRORISM JOHN HORGAN

The book "Psychology of Terrorism" by John Horgan is a fascinating journey into the minds of people involved in terrorist activities. Based on extensive research material, including interviews and analyses of testimonies, the author presents terrorism as a complex process that can be understood by analyzing its three main phases: engaging, staying engaged, and disengaging from terrorism. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to delve into the psychological mechanisms behind this phenomenon.

• Critical analysis of the current state of knowledge about the psychology of terrorism
• Examination of terrorism as a process, taking into account its phases
• Personal and social context of terrorism
• Explanation of the phenomenon in relation to criminal offenses, war strategy, and political struggle
• Interaction of social and cultural factors and traditions of solving political problems
• Conditions for the effective functioning of a terrorist organization
• Transfer of mechanisms to all forms of participation in criminal organizations

The author of the book, John Horgan, presents terrorism in a broad social and political context. He shows how the interactions of social and cultural factors influence this phenomenon, and how traditions of solving political problems can lead to an escalation of conflicts and involvement in terrorist activities. Horgan also analyzes the conditions that favor the effective functioning of terrorist organizations, which allows for a better understanding of the dynamics of this phenomenon.

The new psychology of terrorism, proposed by Horgan, is extremely important not only for social psychologists, but also for specialists in the fields of forensic psychology, criminology, and rehabilitation. The mechanisms that promote involvement in terrorist activities have an impact on all forms of participation in criminal organizations. Understanding these mechanisms can contribute to the development of more effective strategies for preventing crime and rehabilitating people who have gone astray.

This book is intended for a wide audience. It will certainly interest students of psychology, sociology, pedagogy, and other social sciences, as well as all those who want to delve into the topic of terrorism. It will also be a valuable source of knowledge for specialists in the fields of forensic psychology, criminology, and rehabilitation who are looking for new perspectives and tools for working with people involved in criminal activities.

The publication of the PWN Scientific Publishing House is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexity of the phenomenon of terrorism and its psychological aspects. Thanks to the critical analysis of the current state of knowledge and research based on interviews and analyses of testimonies, the author presents terrorism as a process that can be understood and analyzed, which allows for the development of more effective strategies for preventing and combating this phenomenon.