ABSTRACT
What is it like to be a terrorist and why should anyone want to be one? It is easy to dismiss terrorists as mad fanatics, but in fact they need to be level headed to cope with long periods of meticulous planning in between bouts of violent activity. It is fascinating to gain some insight into the mindset of terrorists, especially those so completely convinced of their cause to act as suicide bombers. And what about those unfortunate enough to be victims of terrorism? Being bombed or held hostage by terrorists is the stuff of nightmares, but the legacy of dread after the ordeal can be even worse.
