Terrorism as a rational choice: models and perspectives
Zorzan, Alessia Roxane (A.A. 2020/2021) Terrorism as a rational choice: models and perspectives. Tesi di Laurea in Sociology of terrorism, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Alessandro Orsini, pp. 66. [Bachelor's Degree Thesis]
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Models of rational choice. Early rational choice models. Homans’ exchange theory and principles of human behavior. Blau’s account of exchange theory. Economics, utility and rational choice theory. Rational choice theory applied to terrorist activity. The causes of terrorism. Terrorists are not irrational actors. What influences an attack? Violence between terrorist groups. Group and individual level rationality. Rational choice applied to suicide terrorism. Suicide terrorism. Why is suicide terrorism chosen? The strategic logic of suicide terrorism, pape. Implications for counter-terrorism policies.
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Bibliografia: pp. 55-58.
| Thesis Type: | Bachelor's Degree Thesis |
|---|---|
| Institution: | Luiss Guido Carli |
| Degree Program: | Bachelor's Degree Programs > Bachelor's Degree Program in Political Science (L36) |
| Chair: | Sociology of terrorism |
| Thesis Supervisor: | Orsini, Alessandro |
| Academic Year: | 2020/2021 |
| Session: | Summer |
| Deposited by: | Alessandro Perfetti |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Oct 2021 14:26 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Oct 2021 14:26 |
| URI: | https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/30335 |
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