Scott Atran is an anthropologist whose work delves into the complex intersections of terrorism, violence, and religion. He explores the psychological and evolutionary roots of these phenomena, often through extensive fieldwork with diverse groups. Atran seeks to understand how belief systems and ideologies shape human behavior, offering insights that touch upon broader questions of human cognition and society.
The author has spent years talking to terrorists - from Gaza and Afghanistan, to Indonesia and Europe. In this book, he delivers a fascinating journey into the mindsets of radicalised people in the twenty-first century, and offers deep insights into the history of all religions.