Aptitude for Destruction, v. 2 - Case Studies of Organizational Learning in Five Terrorist Groups (Paperback)

Case studies of the organizational learning activities of five major terrorist groups and a methodology for ascertaining what and why they learned Better ways are needed to understand how terrorist groups increase their effectiveness and become more dangerous. Learning is the link between what a group wants to do and its ability to actually do it; therefore, a better understanding of group learning might contribute to the design of better measures for combating terrorism. This study analyzes current understanding of group learning and the factors that influence it. It presents detailed case studies of learning in five terrorist organizations and develops a methodology for ascertaining what and why groups have learned, providing insights into their learning processes.

General

Imprint:	Rand
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2005
First published:	May 2005
Authors:	Brian A. Jackson • John C. Baker • Peter Chalk • Kim Cragin • John V. Parachini • Horacio R. Trujillo
Dimensions:	252 x 178 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	286
ISBN-13:	978-0-8330-3767-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > General
LSN:	0-8330-3767-6
Barcode:	9780833037671

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