Analysing three terrorist attacks on French soil using criminology macro-theories (case studies)
Criminological macro-theories offer valuable insights into terrorism (Lafree, Freilich (eds), The handbook of the criminology of terrorism. Wiley-Blackwell, 2017). Particularly noteworthy, given their robust empirical support in elucidating general criminal behaviour and violence, are social control...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024
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Handbook of understanding terrorism
Year: 2024, Pages: 107-162 |
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| Summary: | Criminological macro-theories offer valuable insights into terrorism (Lafree, Freilich (eds), The handbook of the criminology of terrorism. Wiley-Blackwell, 2017). Particularly noteworthy, given their robust empirical support in elucidating general criminal behaviour and violence, are social control theory, self-control theory, and social learning theory (Akers, 1985; Akers, Social learning and social structure: a general theory of crime and deviance. Northeastern University Press, 1998). Specialised literature on terrorism also underscores the significance of grievances (Saucier et al, Perspect Psychol Sci 4(3):256–271, 2009), aligning with General Strain Theory (Agnew, 2010). In this chapter four macro-theories are tested: social bond; self-control; general strain and social learning on three French soil terrorism cases perpetrated in recent years. Several factors drawn from the most robust specialist theoretical models such as ideology, identity and the need for closure are also added. We find that combining the four theories holds considerable explanatory power. However, depending on the case, some seem to hold better explanatory power than others. Indeed, some individuals are driven essentially by a lack of self-control, others by emotions, whilst others still are clearly influenced by circumstances and their environment. However, perhaps because it is broader, social bond theory sheds light on all the cases. |
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| Item Description: | Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 152-156 |
| ISBN: | 9783031677908 |
