Theories of criminal behavior and terrorism

In other words , their physical and mental shortcomings or defects - the failure to evolve ' - may have forced offenders to commit criminal acts against society (Greek , 2005

Terrorism and Bioterrorism

Terrorism is a broad word which many peoples have been familiarized with ever since the world has entered the information age - news travels faster nowadays . However , the method of terrorism was already utilized in the past , especially during organized warfare . At present it pertains to the unprecedented destruction brought upon a civilian populace , causing harm and fear in to achieve

selfish political religious , or ideological goals (Grey Spaeth , 2006 . Whether it may be done by an individual , by a faction , or even by a state , it still entails the desire to make a statement by destroying society . Recently most terrorist acts were of political and ideological reasons , rather than religious ones . The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a good example of how a state and a faction could commit acts of terrorism and defend them as if they were out of righteousness . Another example is the Taliban extremist presence in Northern Pakistan , wherein they terrorize Pakistani settlements - villages , towns , and cities

On the other hand , Bioterrorism may be deadlier than its predecessor although not as destructive . Basically , this method involves the usage of chemical agents - bacterial , toxins , and viruses - in to create immense casualties on a civilian or military population . Such weaponries can cause severe casualties , just as much as their predecessor : Biological , chemical , and radiological agents are viewed as weapons of mass casualty because they may result in widespread disease , debility , or death (Grey Spaeth , 2006 ,

. 5 . These biological weapons were used against civilian populations by either the state or by various organizations . One example of a state using such weaponry against people is when Iraq used chemical agents to...