This book examines the causes and consequences of suicide from the perspective of economics. The approach here differs … from those in medical, psychiatric, epidemiological, and sociological studies of suicide and is thus novel in a way that … highlights the importance of economic and institutional settings in the problem of suicide. The authors argue that suicide …

with short-term crises, such as natural disasters and acts of terrorism. As well, the author shows how lessons learned in …

principle worries of middles classes when considering globalization: terrorism, inequality, immigration and political … -- Chapter 3. Immigration -- Chapter 4. Inequality -- Chapter 5. Terrorism -- Chapter 6. Political Representation …

This book analyzes the contributing factors responsible for the emergence of terrorism in the Middle East with specific … ever-worsening problem. With terrorism emerging as a major global policy issue this book speaks to global security and … public policy and administrative issues in the Middle East, and will be of interest to researchers in terrorism and security …

Applying a rational choice perspective, this book presents a dynamic theory of the evolution of totalitarian regimes … and terrorism. By demonstrating that totalitarian regimes rest on ideologies involving supreme values that are assumed to …Introduction -- Ideologies of National Socialism, Communism, Christianity and Islam -- The Theory of Totalitarianism …

, environmental, and terrorism risk analysis are used and illustrate the practical application of techniques for improving risk …

Preface -- Part I: Introduction -- Part II: Theory -- Part III: Terrorist Attacks -- Part IV: Natural Disaster -- Part …