The Psychology of Terrorism [Four Volumes]

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• Psychology » Psychology (General)
• Military Studies » Military & Politics

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Reviews:

• This four-volume collection of writings by more than 40 academics, clinicians, thinkers, and activists represents another ambitious attempt to address the causes of terrorism in the aftermath of 9/11. Published under the auspices of The World Economic Forum, and in the "Psychological Dimensions to War and Peace" series, these volumes offer readers diverse opinions and perspectives in order to generate further thinking on the complex subject of terrorism....these contributions go a long way in expanding readers' general knowledge of politically motivated violence, as well as elucidating the causes and consequences of 9/11. Essential. For those interested in the psychology of political violence--from general readers and undergraduates to faculty, diplomats, and policy makers.
  —Choice September 2003
• This set is easily the most thorough treatment of terrorism's complexities on the market today. Masterfully edited....suitable for students interested in true-crime, international affairs, or upper-grade research. It is highly recommended for public and high-school libraries.
  —VOYA August 2003

• Endorsement From Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
  Past-President of the American Psychological Association: The Psychology of Terrorism, in its four topical versions, provides well written information for interested readers, regardless of their specific area of interest. Dr. Stout, as the architect of the project, is successful in banding together a diverse set of international authors having expertise in clinical, theoretical, and/or activist areas of interest.
• Endorsement From Lawrence W. Osborn, M.D.
  The National Institute of Mental Health: Dr. Stout's series of books will be an essential resource for any practicing clinician, not just to help understand the general fears in populations exposed to terrorism from the experiences in Middle Eastern, European countries and elsewhere in the last several decades, but also to anticipate the ongoing impacts of our new Terror Era in the USA.
• Endorsement From Michael Horowitz, Ph.D.
  President, Chicago School of Professional Psychology: The Psychology of Terrorism presents us with crucial thinking and analysis at a critical time in world history. Chris Stout has organized some of the best minds on this topic in a manner that makes the book accessible and useful to a wide array of disciplines, policy makers and practitioners. Dr. Stout's mission of enriching and broadening important social and political debates with insights and knowledge base of Psychology is brought to fruition in this important book.

Table of Contents:

• SELECTED CHAPTERS FROM THE FOUR VOLUMES
• From Volume One: A Public Understanding
• Controlling Political Terrorism: Practicality, not Psychology by William H. Reid
• The Psychology of the Terrorist: Behavioral Perspectives by Ruben Ardila
• The Soul of a Terrorist by Sharif Abdullah
• Bioterrorism: Separating Fact, Fiction and Hysteria by William H. Reid
• Looking Beyond Terrorism by John E. Mack
• From Volume Two: Clinical Aspects and Responses
• The Terror of Torture by J.E. (Hans) Hovens and Boris Drozdek
• State Terrorism: When the Perpetrator is a Government by Marc Pilisuk and Angela Wong
• The Retributional Terrorist: Type 4 by Raymond H. Hamden
• The Palestinian Suicide Bomber by Rona Fields, Salman Elbedour, and Fadel Abu Hein
• From Volume Three: Theoretical Understandings and Perspectives
• Psychological Issues in Understanding Terrorism and the Response to Terrorism by Clark McCauley
• The Unanticipated Consequences of Globalization: Contextualizing Terrorism by Michael J. Stevens
• Tackling Terrorism: Making Multilateral Measures More Rapid and Effective by Henry Breed
• Rebirth and Death: The Violent Potential of Apocalyptic Dreams by Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi
• From Volume Four: Programs and Practices in Response and Prevention
• A Community Psychology Perspective on Terrorism: Lessons from South Africa by Craig Higson-Smith
• Terror and Violence Perpetrated by Children by Trevor Stokes
• Preventing Terrorism: Raising Inclusively Caring Children in the Complex World of the Twenty-First Century by Ervin Staub
• Terrorist Disaster and War: How Can We Help Our Children? by John E. LeCapitaine
• Afterword by Harvey Langholtz