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Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2009: 52-69

Theoretical and Sociocultural Context of Suicide Attacks: The Proliferation of Martyr SubcultureInformational pages

Doc. Ing. Štefan Danics, Ph.D., PaedMgr. et ThMgr. Leoš Tuček

Suicide bombing represents a low-cost, low-tech weapon that is readily available, requires little training, leaves little forensic trace, and strikes fear into the general population. Almost exclusively, suicide bombers emanate from distinct ethnicities and religions; furthermore, recent history indicates that they come from the Arab/Muslim or East Asian cultures. As important as the suicide bombers are the activists and sympathizers who offer them support and comfort. These activists may recoil from committing acts of violence themselves but may sympathize with those who do, and offer moral and material support. This article explores the psychosocial aspects and methods of suicide bombers in general, but with particular focus on those operating in Palestine, Moscow (Chechen guerrillas, 2002), Singar (Iraq 2007).

Keywords: security threats,terrorism,suicide attacks

Published: June 15, 2009  Show citation

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Danics, Š., & et Leoš Tuček, P. (2009). Theoretical and Sociocultural Context of Suicide Attacks: The Proliferation of Martyr Subculture. Czech Military Review, 90(2), 52-69
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