This book examines common theoretical conceptualization of terrorism, including all the following dimensions:

• Macro-criminological theories


• Psycho-criminological models of aggression


• Psycho-criminological models of risk and need (RNR)


• Psychopathology


• Social psychology, particularly in the areas of intergroup relations, identity, need for closure, and, the quest for significance


• Ideological and religious passions and extremism

International in scope, each chapter draws on a combination of these frameworks, exemplified in a collection of case series and studies, to help students, practitioners, and researchers better understand these phenomena.