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041 _aeng
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100 _aPedahzur, Ami
245 _aSuicide Terrorism
_c/Ami Pedahzur
260 _bPolity Pr
_c2005
300 _a261p,;
_c18 cm.
504 _aindex
520 _aSuicide terrorism in its modern form made its first appearance in Lebanon in the early 1980s. Over the last quarter century, terrorist attacks perpetrated by suicide bombers have spread to many corners of the world and have become a major threat for both the governments and citizens of numerous countries. Can this devastating phenomenon be attributed to a specific religion or culture? What are the causes and motivations that lead ordinary people to embark upon suicide attacks? How are potential bombers trained for their mission? And is it possible for democratic governments to effectively cope with this challenge?
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