Suicide attacks have become one of the most important and emblematic forms of violence these days, especially since 11 September 2001. This essay aims to explore the growing role of religious factors for self-sacrifice and martyrdom in modern terrorism. This evolution represents a dramatic sign of the (complex) revival of religion in our age.

Self-Sacrifice and Martyrdom in Terrorism: Political and Religious Motives

F. Marone
2013-01-01

Abstract

Suicide attacks have become one of the most important and emblematic forms of violence these days, especially since 11 September 2001. This essay aims to explore the growing role of religious factors for self-sacrifice and martyrdom in modern terrorism. This evolution represents a dramatic sign of the (complex) revival of religion in our age.
2013
9781136681004
Suicide attacks; Terrorism; Martydom; Self-sacrifice; Religion in international politics
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