Toward a phenomenology of terrorism: implications for research and policy

The central theme of this paper is that the phenomenology of perception can contribute to conceptualizing terrorism, in terms of both a research orientation and policy applications. This means that counter-terrorism needs to be grounded in a holistic perspective that has meaning from the point of vi...

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Main Author: Morris, Travis (Author)
Contributors: Crank, John P.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2011
In: Crime, law and social change
Year: 2011, Volume: 56, Issue: 3, Pages: 219-242
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Holistic Perception
Moral Appeal
State Sponsor
Terrorist Group
Tribal Leader
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Summary:The central theme of this paper is that the phenomenology of perception can contribute to conceptualizing terrorism, in terms of both a research orientation and policy applications. This means that counter-terrorism needs to be grounded in a holistic perspective that has meaning from the point of view of those engaged in terrorism. A critique of the "war on terror" counter-terrorism practices is followed by a discussion of phenomenology and its implications for a holistic perception of counter-terrorism. Four cases are presented that show how a phenomenological approach can facilitate counter-terrorism study and policy.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 239-242
ISSN:1573-0751
DOI:10.1007/s10611-011-9310-9