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Terrorism as Moralistic Violence: An Integrated Theory of Terrorism’s Lethal Nature book cover

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Terrorism as Moralistic Violence An Integrated Theory of Terrorism’s Lethal Nature

By Joseph H. Michalski Copyright 2026
238 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

238 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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This book develops and applies the theory of lethal moralism to explain the different types and growth of terrorism over the last half-century, from 1970 to 2020. Drawing on data from the Global Terrorism Database, supplemented with original research differentiating groups based on their ideological orientations, it delves into the social and cultural forces that influence those who engage in... Read more

Preface: Terrorism and the Nature of Moralistic Violence

Part 1: Conceptual and Theoretical Foundations

1. Defining and Conceptualizing Terrorism as Moralistic Violence

2. An Integrated Theory of Moralistic Violence and Terrorism

Part 2: Terrorism Patterns and Pathways

3. Studying and Describing Terrorism Patterns in the Modern World

4. Radicalization Processes and Pathways into Terrorism

Part 3: Explaining Terrorism’s Lethality across Different Types

5. Left-Wing Terrorism and Anti-Government Protests

6. Nationalist and Separatist Movements

7. Right-Wing Extremism and Hate Groups

8. Religious Extremism and Terrorism

Part 4: The Future of Terrorism

9. Counterterrorism Efforts and Impacts

10. The Evolution of Terrorism and Moralistic Violence

Biography

Joseph H. Michalski is a professor in the Department of Sociology and the inaugural King’s Research Excellence Chair at King’s University College at Western University. He has authored more than 100 scholarly articles and analytic reports. His previous books include An Integrated Investigation of Family Violence and Sociological Theory, Methods, and Perspectives.

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