How Terrorists Learn: Organizational Learning and Beyond

This book explores the transformations of terrorist organizations and the conflicts they are involved in by examining their clandestine inner lives, interactions, and adaptations to challenges. It demonstrates that terrorist learning is not fundamentally different from that of other human organizations and acknowledges the variety of informal and decentralized learning forms characteristic of contemporary terrorism. It will be of interest to students of terrorism studies, violent extremism, organizational studies, and International Relations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate transformations of terrorist organizations and the conflicts they engage in, broadening the lens through which we understand the process of terrorist learning. By employing a diverse range of methodological approaches and empirical evidence, the book offers a unique insight into the covert inner workings of groups from various continents and ideological backgrounds. Through a comprehensive examination of their internal and external interactions within their socio-political contexts, the volume sheds light on how these groups adapt to challenges or fail to do so. By unpacking the central question of "how do terrorists learn," the book provides a deeper understanding of not only changes in violent means of action but also in operational and strategic approaches, ultimately contributing to transformations in the ends pursued by these organizations.

The chapters presented in this book showcase that terrorist learning is not fundamentally distinct from that of other human organizations. The contributors draw upon conceptual frameworks of organizational learning, while also expanding the scope to acknowledge the diverse forms of informal and decentralized learning characteristic of much contemporary terrorism.

This book holds immense value for students, scholars, and practitioners interested in the fields of terrorism studies, violent extremism, organizational studies, and International Relations. It offers a valuable resource for those seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics and processes that shape terrorist organizations and their interactions with the broader world.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032421568