Understanding Terrorism: Psychosocial Roots, Consequences, and Interventions [Hardcover]

Fathali M. Moghaddam (Editor), Anthony J. Marsella (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1591470323 | ISBN-13: 978-1591470328 | Publication Date: August 2003 | Edition: 1

Understanding Terrorism 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. The volume 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 volume, leading international experts offer an incisive 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. Social and clinical psychologists, social scientists, social workers, and lawmakers will find this volume to be indispensable.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 343 pages
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA); 1 edition (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591470323
• ISBN-13: 978-1591470328
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,151,120 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)