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Psychology of Terrorism

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ISBN-10: 0195172493

ISBN-13: 9780195172492

Edition: 2006

Authors: Bruce Bongar, Lisa M. Brown, Larry E. Beutler, James N. Breckenridge, Philip G. Zimbardo

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The past decade has witnessed a dramatic transformation in the nature and use of political terrorism. Psychology of Terrorism is an indispensable resource in the field of psychology and terrorism. Given the relative newness of the discipline, there is a great need for a text that covers relevant aspects of psychology related to terrorism. This book presents the newest findings on treatment and clinical response protocols. Other topics included the theory and history ofterrorism, types and effects of weapons of mass destruction or disruption, the role of nation, state, and local agencies and volunteer groups responding to terrorist threat, military response, psychological consequences of…    
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Book details

List price: $160.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/7/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 512
Size: 9.88" wide x 7.09" long x 1.61" tall
Weight: 2.684
Language: English

Foreword
Contributors
The Psychology of Terrorism
The Psychology of Terrorism: Defining the Need and Describing the Goals
Psychological Issues in Understanding Terrorism and the Response to Terrorism
The Need for Proficient Mental Health Professionals in the Study of Terrorism
War Versus Justice in Response to Terrorist Attacks: Competing Frames and Their Implications
Terrorism
The Staircase to Terrorism: A Psychological Exploration
Terrorism and the Media
What Is Terrorism? Key Elements and History
Psychological Aspects of Suicide Terrorism
The Strategy of Terrorism and the Psychology of Mass-Mediated Fear
Consequences of Terrorism
The Role of Religion, Spirituality, and Faith-Based Community in Coping With Acts of Terrorism
Psychological Consequences of Actual or Threatened CBRNE Terrorism
Psychological Weapons of Mass Disruption Through Vicarious Classical Conditioning
Near- and Long-Term Psychological Effects of Exposure to Terrorist Attacks
The Response of Relief Organizations to Terrorist Attacks: An Overview of How the Red Cross and Other Relief Organizations Work in Conjunction With Other Agencies
Understanding How Organizational Bias Influenced First Responders at the World Trade Center
Warfare, Terrorism, and Psychology
Assessment and Treatment
Terrorism Stress Risk Assessment and Management
Evidence-Based Interventions for Survivors of Terrorism
Neurobiological and Behavioral Consequences of Terrorism: Distinguishing Normal From Pathological Responses, Risk Profiling, and Optimizing Resilience
Older Adults and Terrorism
Children and Terrorism: A Family Psychoeducational Approach
Cultural Considerations: Caring for Culturally Diverse Communities in the Aftermath of Terrorist Attacks
The Psychological Consequences of Terrorist Alerts
Prevention and Psychological Problems in Reaction to Acts of Terrorism
Defusing the Terrorism of Terror
Psychological Resilience in the Face of Terrorism
Promoting Resilience and Recovery in First Responders
Integrating Medical, Public Health, and Mental Health Assets into a National Response Strategy
Reflections on the Psychology of Terrorism
Resources in Psychology of Terrorism
Glossary
Index