Terrorism in America

Robin Maria Valeri, PhD, Professor of Psychology, St. Bonaventure University and Volunteer Fire Fighter, earned her BA from Cornell University and her MA and PhD from Syracuse University.Kevin Borgeson, PhD, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Research Fellow for the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Salem State University, earned his BA from Bridgewater State College and his PhD from Northeastern University.Together they have co-edited Terrorism in America and Hate Crimes: Victims, Motivations and Typologies and are the co-authors of Skinhead History, Identity and Culture as well as several chapters and articles, including "Sticks and Stones: When the Words of Hatred Become Weapons" in Global Perspectives on Youth Gang Behavior, Violence, and Weapons and "Masculine Identities within the Skinhead Movement" in Advances in Sociology Research.

'Terrorism in America impressively examines the complex, vexing, and chronic problem of terrorism and addresses how to combat it. I strongly recommend it to anyone studying, researching, and/or publishing on terrorism and counterterrorism. Journalists, government intelligence agencies, and private security firms dedicated to counterterrorism will also find it indispensable.' – Mir Zohair Husain, Professor of Political Science, University of South Alabama'A comprehensive and insightful look into the threat of domestic terrorism. The authors remind us to lead the fight rather than simply react to one of the most dangerous conflicts our nation faces. Highly recommended!' – Bob Paudert, Police Chief, Retired, for West Memphis, Arkansas'This compendium accomplishes the vital goal of summarizing, examining, analyzing and explaining terrorism in America in a way that is as seamless and succinct as its title might suggest. As an analyst, researcher, writer and instructor on terrorism, the book has a place on my desk for frequent consultation. It is logically presented, digestible, and above all, useful.' – Captain Christopher Ward, Intelligence & Policy Analyst, FDNY Center for Terrorism & Disaster Preparedness; Instructor, Wilmington University'This book provides a comprehensive examination of theoretical explanations, motivating factors, recruitment strategies, and the role of cyberspace in fueling terrorism both in the United States and abroad—[and] a thought-provoking discussion on ending terrorism…in our national and global landscapes.' – Claudia San Miguel, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice/Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Texas A&M International University"[Terrorism in America’s] coverage of this subject from a criminological perspective is so insightful and detailed that it will also appeal to a broader audience that seeks to understand the magnitude of domestic terrorist threats facing America." – Book Review in Perspectives on Terrorism, Vol. 13, Issue 1 (Feb. 2019), pp. 13-14.

• Introduction – Robin Maria Valeri and Kevin Borgeson Part I. Roots of Terrorism 1. The Criminology of Terrorism 2. Right-Wing Domestic Terrorism 3. Leftist Political Violence: From Terrorism to Social Protest Part II. Terrorist Beliefs and Ideologies 4. Christian Identity 5. Islamist Terror in America 6. The Sovereign Citizens Movement Part III. Recruitment and Radicalized 7. From Declarations to Deeds: Terrorist Propaganda and the Spread of Hate and Terrorism Through Cyberspace 8. Killing Alone: Can the Work Performance Literature Help Us Solve the Enigma of Lone Wolf Terrorism 9. Pathways to Terrorism Part IV. Effects of Terrorism 10. Terrorism and Fear: "Terrorists Want a Lot of People Afraid—Not a Lot of People Dead" 11. Conclusion: An End to Terrorism