Subcultures of Bullets, Bombs, and Deeds: Subcultural Theory and the Sociology of Terrorism

<p>The study of terrorism has revolved around two dominant perspectives: one emphasizing grievances and the other rational choices. It is argued that the subcultural theory of deviance contributes to these perspectives by accounting for the ideational aspects of terrorist groups that have been overlooked. In order to determine the relevance of subcultural theory of terrorism, a comparative-historical study is conducted using five terrorist groups from varying circumstances. The evidence supports the subcultural explanation of terrorism, with less support in regards to how these subcultures form.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A.

Level thesis:degree_level

Campus Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Sociology

Year

2011

Author dc:creator

• Chicoine, Stephen Michael

Contributors dc:contributor

• Mathieu Deflem

• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Sociology
• Subculture
• Terrorism
• Terrorist Groups
• Theory

Statement dc:rights

• © 2011, Stephen Michael Chicoine

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1920

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarcommons.sc.edu:etd-2921