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− | Merari received a B.A. degree in psychology and economics from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and a Ph.D. in psychology from the [[University of | + | Merari received a B.A. degree in psychology and economics from the [[Hebrew University in Jerusalem]], and a Ph.D. in psychology from the [[University of California, Berkeley]]. |
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He "established Israel’s Hostage Negotiations and Crisis Management Unit and commanded it for more than 20 years. In recent years he has headed a large study of | He "established Israel’s Hostage Negotiations and Crisis Management Unit and commanded it for more than 20 years. In recent years he has headed a large study of | ||
suicide terrorism.<ref name=acil>http://portal.idc.ac.il/he/schools/government/research/documents/bio_merari.pdf</ref> | suicide terrorism.<ref name=acil>http://portal.idc.ac.il/he/schools/government/research/documents/bio_merari.pdf</ref> | ||
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+ | Merari stated in 2010 that "national humiliation" was an important motivation for "[[suicide bombers]]".<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/health-11770842</ref> | ||
==Publications== | ==Publications== |
Revision as of 01:31, 15 December 2019
Ariel Merari (academic, “terror expert”) | |
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Alma mater | Hebrew University in Jerusalem, University of California |
Interests | • “terrorism” • suicide bombers |
Dr. Ariel Merari is a retired professor and "terrorism expert".
Background
Merari received a B.A. degree in psychology and economics from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley.
Career
He worked at the Department of Psychology, Tel Aviv University, chairing it from 1982-1985.[1]
He "established Israel’s Hostage Negotiations and Crisis Management Unit and commanded it for more than 20 years. In recent years he has headed a large study of suicide terrorism.[1]
Opinions
Merari stated in 2010 that "national humiliation" was an important motivation for "suicide bombers".[2]
Publications
Merari published Driven to Death: Psychological and Social Aspects of Suicide Terrorism
Related Document
Title | Type | Publication date | Author(s) | Description |
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Document:Ariel Merari, extract from The "Terrorism" Industry | book extract | 1990 | Edward Herman |
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