Perpetrators of Mass Atrocities
Terribly and Terrifyingly Normal?
Book • 2023
Alette Smeulers's 'Perpetrators of Mass Atrocities: Terribly and Terrifyingly Normal?
' delves into the motivations and behaviors of individuals who commit mass atrocities.
The book challenges simplistic notions of perpetrators as inherently evil, instead offering a nuanced typology based on factors like ideology, obedience, and personal gain.
Smeulers uses case studies to illustrate her framework, examining the roles of fanatics, followers, and those driven by profit or fear.
The work aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of mass violence, aiding in both the attribution of blame and the prevention of future atrocities.
Ultimately, the book encourages a deeper examination of the complex interplay between individual psychology and societal factors in the perpetration of extreme violence.
' delves into the motivations and behaviors of individuals who commit mass atrocities.
The book challenges simplistic notions of perpetrators as inherently evil, instead offering a nuanced typology based on factors like ideology, obedience, and personal gain.
Smeulers uses case studies to illustrate her framework, examining the roles of fanatics, followers, and those driven by profit or fear.
The work aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of mass violence, aiding in both the attribution of blame and the prevention of future atrocities.
Ultimately, the book encourages a deeper examination of the complex interplay between individual psychology and societal factors in the perpetration of extreme violence.
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