Understanding terrorism : psychosocial roots, consequences, and interventions /

Understanding terrorism : psychosocial roots, consequences, and interventions /

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Bibliographic Details
Edition:	1st ed.
Imprint:	Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, 2004.
Description:	1 online resource (xiii, 343 pages)
Language:	English
Subject:	Terrorism -- Psychological aspects. Terrorists -- Psychology. Social conflict -- Psychological aspects. Victims of terrorism -- Psychology. Psychic trauma. Terrorism -- Prevention. Terrorism -- psychology. Crime Victims -- psychology. Psychic trauma. Social conflict -- Psychological aspects. Terrorism -- Prevention. Terrorism -- Psychological aspects. Terrorists -- Psychology. Victims of terrorism -- Psychology. Electronic Books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12377449

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Varying Form of Title:	Terrorism : psychosocial roots, consequences, and interventions
Other authors / contributors:	Moghaddam, Fathali M. Marsella, Anthony J.
ISBN:	1591470323 9781591470328
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-314) and index. English. Print version record.
Summary:	This volume focuses on the psychosocial dimension of terrorism. The term psychosocial refers to the close and interactive relationship between the human psyche and the diverse social contexts in which we live. Although these chapters are diverse in their contexts and perspectives, they share a common commitment to the importance of understanding cultural variations in worldview and orientations. This commitment is neither an apology for nor an endorsement of the actions of September 11, 2001; rather, it is a recognition that unless we understand the perspectives of different cultures around the world, we, as individual human beings and as societies, will be limited and constrained in our ability to live successfully in a global community. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved).
Other form:	Print version: Understanding terrorism. 1st ed. Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, 2004 1591470323

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Summary:	This analysis brings the many resources of psychological science and practice to bear on the problem of terrorism by providing empirically-based theory and interventions for understanding, intervening and preventing this challenge to international security. It addresses many of the conceptual and definitional issues associated with terrorism, especially those arising from the complex historical and cultural variations in its meaning, motives and consequences. Terrorism, by definition, attempts to change the psychological state of its targets, so psychologists are well-positioned to cast light on this phenomenon. In this work, international experts offer an analysis of the psychosocial basis of terrorism and suggest ways to prevent it, including both strategies to eliminate the conditions that give rise to terrorism as well as effective ways to treat victims of terrorism.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xiii, 343 pages)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-314) and index.
ISBN:	1591470323 9781591470328