Beyond the reach of social scientists

Submitted by Ugri (Finland), Apr 4, 2013 at 07:02

" - - - that taking up terrorism results from an unquantifiable mix of personality, outlook, and circumstances beyond the reach of social scientists."

Beyond the reach of social scientists? Dr Pipes is right, I would add that the whole idea of Islam and 'social scientists' is a joke.

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