Bibliograph

The smile of the human bomb, new perspectives on suicide terrorism, Gideon Aran ; translated by Jeffrey Green

Type

Label

The smile of the human bomb, new perspectives on suicide terrorism, Gideon Aran ; translated by Jeffrey Green

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The smile of the human bomb

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Gideon Aran ; translated by Jeffrey Green

Sub title

new perspectives on suicide terrorism

Summary

"Real time close-range anthropological study of Palestinian suicide terrorism in Israel during the Intifada, focusing on the arena of explosion where the disguised aggressor and the prospective victims meet, based on an unconventional research methods and hitherto classified primary sources, revising discussion of the strategic logic of suicide terrorism and offering original insights into its moral logic"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Preface : Anna and ʻAbed -- Glossary -- Suicide terrorism revisited : introductory notes -- Accidental monsters, unlikely heroes (A) -- Accidental monsters, unlikely heroes (B) -- Anatomy of suicide operation -- Passing : overlooked aspect of suicide terrorism -- Middle Eastern twist -- Ritual coproduction : victimizer, victim and sacrifice -- Research strategy -- Concluding analytical notes -- Afterword : two attacks on our moral order

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