Concept information
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modern political thought
contemporary issues in political thought
terrorism
types and methods of terrorism
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conceptual issues in multicultural psychology
intergroup relations
terrorism
types and methods of terrorism
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conceptual issues in multicultural psychology
intergroup relations
terrorism
types and methods of terrorism
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race, ethnicity and migration
sociopolitical movements and conflicts
terrorism
types and methods of terrorism
Preferred term
hijacking
Definition
- Hijacking is the unlawful seizure of an aircraft by an individual or a group. It is generally associated with terrorism, although some hijackings have been carried out by criminals for personal gain. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crisis Management; Hijackings]
Broader concept
Entry terms
- air piracy
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/hijacking
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