Psychology of Terrorism (eBook, PDF)

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

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

During the past decade, we have witnessed a dramatic transformation in the nature and uses of terrorism. In the 70s, it was often repeated that terrorists "want a lot of people watching, not a lot of people dead"; today, it is more accurate to say that terrorists want a lot of people dead, and even more people crippled by fear and grief. A major strategic intent of modern terrorists is to use larger scale physical attacks to cause stress in the general population. These changes in terrorist strategy have made it clear that we need better psychological and social responses to terrorism and man-made disasters. The psychological science needed to provide proper and effective treatment for victims of horrendous events, such as September 11th, and future potential terrorist acts, simply does not exist, so military, medical, and psychological experts must work together to improve their understanding of mass casualty terrorism. In Psychology of Terrorism leading national and international experts present the first results of this effort, including the newest findings on treatment of and clinical responses to terrorism along with their respective underlying theories. They address the history of terrorism; types and effects of weapons of mass destruction or disruption; the role of the military, government agencies, and volunteer groups in responding to terrorist threats; psychological consequences of terrorism; and treatment of special populations such as children and older adults. This volume will be an ideal text for both academic and professional courses as well as a comprehensive resource for mental health clinicians and researchers, medical care providers, educators, public health specialists, government employees, police and fire departments, and non-profit agencies that provide services and craft policy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. September 2006
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780198038542
• Artikelnr.: 54555098

Inhaltsangabe

* I THE PSYCHOLOGY OF TERRORISM
* 1: The Psychology of Terrorism: Defining the Need and Describing the
Goals
* 2: Psycolgical Issues in Understanding Terrorism and the Response to
Terrorism
* 3: The Need for Proficient Mental Health Professionals in the Study
of Terrorism
* 4: War Versus Justice in Response to Terrorist Attacks: Competing
Frames and their Implications
* II TERRORISM
* 5: The Staircase to Terrorism: A Psychological Exploration
* 6: Terrorism and the Media
* 7: What is Terrorism? Key Elements and History
* 8: Psychological Aspects of Suicide Terrorism
* 9: The Strategy of Terrorism and the Psychology of Mass-Mediated Fear
* III CONSEQUENCES OF TERRORISM
* 10: The Rise of Religion, Spirituality and Faith-Based Community in
Coping with Acts of Terrorism
* 11: Psychological Consequences of Actual or Threatened CBRNE
Terrorism
* 12: Psychological Weapons of Mass Destruction Through Vicarious
Classical Conditioning
* 13: Near- and Long-Term Psychological Effects of Exposure to
Terrorist Attacks
* 14: 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
* 15: Understanding How Organizational Bias Influenced First Responders
at the World Trade Center
* 16: Warfare, Terrorism, and Psychology
* IV ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT
* 17: Terrorism Stress Risk Assessment and Management
* 18: Evidence-Based Interventions for Survivors of Terrorism
* 19: Neurobiological and Behavioral Consequences of Terrorism:
Distinguishing Normal from Pathological Responses, Risk Profiling,
and Optimizing Resilience
* 20: Older Adults and Terrorism
* 21: Children and Terrorism: A Family Psychoeducational Approach
* 22: Cultural Considerations: Caring for Culturally Diverse
Communities in the Aftermath of Terrorist Attacks
* 23: The Psychological Consequences of Terrorist Attacks
* V PREVENTION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS IN REACTION TO ACTS OF
TERRORISM
* 24: Defusing the Terrorism of Terror
* 25: Psychological Resilience in the Face of Terrorism
* 26: Promoting Resilience and Recovery in First Responders
* 27: Integrating Medical, Public Health, and Mental Health Assets into
a National Response Strategy
* 28: Reflections on the Psychology of Terrorism
* APPENDIX: Resources in Psychology of Terrorism
* GLOSSARY