Trust and Terror : Social Capital and the Use of Terrorism as a Tool of Resistance

Why do some individuals choose to protest political grievances via non-violent means, while others take up arms? What role does whom we trust play in how we collectively act? This book explores these questions by delving into the relationship between interpersonal trust and the nature of the politic...

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Main Author: Shamaileh, Ammar (auth)
Format: eBook
Published: Taylor & Francis 20170502
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