Aptitude for Destruction, Vol 1: Organizational Learning in Terrorist Groups and its Implications for combating Terrorism [Paperback]

Brian A. Jackson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0833037641 | ISBN-13: 978-0833037640 | Publication Date: May 5, 2005 | Edition: 1

Understanding how terroirst groups learn may aid in developing strategies to combat terrorist activites.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Rated 4 stars out of 5. How does a seemingly normal person become a terrorist willing to savagely take human life? What makes that person able to adopt new strategies? Simply put, it is something learned, often through indoctrination. A two-volume work by RAND explores this phenomenon, studying the concepts and processes of learning and applying it to the world of terrorism. Volume one guides the reader through this process of learning, highlighting why terror groups must learn how to be effective and how tactical knowledge, or lack thereof, ultimately influences the effectiveness of the group. The beauty of volume one is its versatility. Though written with an eye towards terrorist groups, its concepts are equally applicable to any criminal enterprise. Simply substituting the word 'criminal' for 'terrorist' makes this book germane to anyone tasked with predicting or countering crime. Overall, the volume is a fascinating study of how terrorists, and criminals, become who they are.
Security Management, January 2006

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Understanding how terrorist groups learn may aid in developing strategies to combat terrorist activities

Product Details

• Paperback: 126 pages
• Publisher: Rand Publishing; 1 edition (May 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0833037641
• ISBN-13: 978-0833037640
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,249,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)