Date of Graduation
5-2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Sociology (MA)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Sociology and Criminal Justice
Advisor/Mentor
Jeff Gruenewald
Committee Member
Brent Smith
Second Committee Member
Chris Shields
Keywords
Social sciences, Far right terrorism, Terrorism, United states terrorism
Abstract
This thesis examines the impact that far-right terrorism opportunity structures and temporal patterns of precursor activity have on incident outcomes. Data from the American Terrorism Study (ATS) are extracted for several attributes of far-right opportunity, in addition to measures for temporal patterns of planning and preparatory behaviors. Bivariate and multivariate findings generally support expectations that target attractiveness and vulnerability, far-right group structures, and patterns of precursor activity are significantly associated with incident outcomes. The paper concludes with suggestions for future research and several implications for homeland security policy.
Citation
Klein, B. R. (2015). Opportunity, Temporal Patterns, and Successful Outcomes of Far-right Terrorism Incidents in the United States. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/1102