Terrorism and Torture: An Interdisciplinary Perspective

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511581199

Terrorism and torture are twin evils that have dominated news headlines - particularly since the horrifying events of 9/11. In this thought-provoking volume, scholars from a diverse range of disciplines examine the complex motivational and situational factors contributing to terrorist acts and state-sponsored torture, and the potential linkage between those two heinous human behaviors. They also consider the strategies that might reduce the threat of future terrorist acts, and the perceived necessity to engage in morally reprehensible - and often illegal - torture practices. With its integrated synthesis of contemporary theories and research on the complex dynamics of the terrorism-torture link, this is an authoritative source for scholars and students of psychology, criminal justice, law, media, communication studies, and political science. It will also appeal to students of other disciplines with an interest in the study of terrorism and torture.

‘An innovative book exploring some of the most challenging and penetrating issues of our day - how we protect our societies, and the moral and behavioural boundaries of civilized actions. Its interdisciplinary nature makes for great analysis and debate.’

Adam Graycar - Rutgers University

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
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List of figures
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List of tables
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List of contributors
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Preface
pp xiii-xiv
- By Werner G. K. Stritzke, University of Western Australia, Perth, Stephan Lewandowsky, University of Western Australia, Perth, David Denemark, University of Western Australia, Perth, Joseph Clare, University of Western Australia, Perth, Frank Morgan, University of Western Australia, Perth
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1 - The terrorism–torture link: when evil begets evil
pp 1-17
- By Werner G. K. Stritzke, Stephan Lewandowsky
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2 - Torture, terrorism, and the moral prohibition on killing non-combatants
pp 18-43
- By Alex J. Bellamy
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3 - The equivalent logic of torture and terrorism: the legal regulation of moral monstrosity
pp 44-62
- By Ben Saul
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4 - War versus criminal justice in response to terrorism: the losing logic of torture
pp 63-85
- By Clark McCauley
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5 - Reducing the opportunities for terrorism: applying the principles of situational crime prevention
pp 86-105
- By Ronald V. Clarke, Graeme R. Newman
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6 - From the terrorists' point of view: toward a better understanding of the staircase to terrorism
pp 106-124
- By Fathali M. Moghaddam
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7 - If they're not crazy, then what? The implications of social psychological approaches to terrorism for conflict management
pp 125-153
- By Winnifred R. Louis
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8 - The cycle of righteous destruction: a Terror Management Theory perspective on terrorist and counter-terrorist violence
pp 154-178
- By Tom Pyszczynski, Zachary Rothschild, Matt Motyl, Abdolhossein Abdollahi
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9 - Misinformation and the “War on Terror”: when memory turns fiction into fact
pp 179-203
- By Stephan Lewandowsky, Werner G. K. Stritzke, Klaus Oberauer, Michael Morales
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10 - Icons of fear: terrorism, torture, and the media
pp 204-220
- By John Tulloch
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11 - What explains torture coverage during war-time? A search for realistic answers
pp 221-245
- By Doris Graber, Gregory Holyk
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12 - Reversed negatives: how the news media respond to “our” atrocities
pp 246-264
- By Rodney Tiffen
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13 - Terrorism and TV news coverage of the 2001 Australian election
pp 265-289
- By David Denemark
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14 - Terrorism, anxiety, and war
pp 290-312
- By Leonie Huddy, Stanley Feldman, Erin Cassese
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15 - I'm right, you're dead: speculations about the roots of fanaticism
pp 313-324
- By Carmen Lawrence
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16 - Reducing terrorist risk: integrating jurisdictional and opportunity approaches
pp 325-344
- By Joseph Clare, Frank Morgan
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Index
pp 345-352
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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

List of figures
pp vii-viii

List of tables
pp ix-x

List of contributors
pp xi-xii

Preface
pp xiii-xiv

1 - The terrorism–torture link: when evil begets evil
pp 1-17

2 - Torture, terrorism, and the moral prohibition on killing non-combatants
pp 18-43

3 - The equivalent logic of torture and terrorism: the legal regulation of moral monstrosity
pp 44-62

4 - War versus criminal justice in response to terrorism: the losing logic of torture
pp 63-85

5 - Reducing the opportunities for terrorism: applying the principles of situational crime prevention
pp 86-105

6 - From the terrorists' point of view: toward a better understanding of the staircase to terrorism
pp 106-124

7 - If they're not crazy, then what? The implications of social psychological approaches to terrorism for conflict management
pp 125-153

8 - The cycle of righteous destruction: a Terror Management Theory perspective on terrorist and counter-terrorist violence
pp 154-178

9 - Misinformation and the “War on Terror”: when memory turns fiction into fact
pp 179-203

10 - Icons of fear: terrorism, torture, and the media
pp 204-220

11 - What explains torture coverage during war-time? A search for realistic answers
pp 221-245

12 - Reversed negatives: how the news media respond to “our” atrocities
pp 246-264

13 - Terrorism and TV news coverage of the 2001 Australian election
pp 265-289

14 - Terrorism, anxiety, and war
pp 290-312

15 - I'm right, you're dead: speculations about the roots of fanaticism
pp 313-324

16 - Reducing terrorist risk: integrating jurisdictional and opportunity approaches
pp 325-344

Index
pp 345-352

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