McCauley, C., Moskalenko, S. & Scott Ligon, G. (2026). De Gruyter Handbook of the Psychology of Terrorism. De Gruyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111444529
This handbook provides an overview of research on the psychology of radicalization, terrorism, and responses to terrorism, including policy implications. Contributors examine psychological theories of terrorist behavior, risk and protective factors, the influence of leadership and social environments, and the role of emotions in radicalization and terrorism. The volume also examines approaches to assessing the potential for terrorist violence and reviews deradicalization programs and the psychological tools they employ.