A must-read for psychologists—clinical and academic alike—as well as for political scientists, policy analysts, and others working in the realm of terrorism, political violence, and extremism, this book carefully explores the theories, observations, and approaches of authorities in the field and addresses how and why terrorism has perpetuated for so long.
Terrorism is now a regular topic in the news rather than a rare or an unusual occurrence. The possibility of violent terrorist acts constitutes a legitimate safety concern, regardless of one's country of residence: no longer can anyone assume that their location is beyond the reach or outside the targeted areas of any number of terrorist groups. Terrorism, Political Violence, and Extremism: New Psychology to Understand, Face, and Defuse the Threat examines why the number of terrorist attacks has greatly increased since the attacks on September 11, 2001, including well-known events such as the Madrid train bombings (2004), the London Underground bombings (2005), the San Bernardino and Paris attacks (2015), and countless others, particularly in the Middle East and Africa.
Beyond providing a careful and up-to-date assessment of the state of terrorism worldwide, which includes coverage of the religious and political origins of terrorist activities, the book pinpoints less-recognized and rarely studied aspects of terrorism, such as terrorism hysteria, sexuality, shame, and rape. The diverse perspectives within this unified volume are relevant to a breadth of subject areas, such as international psychology, military psychology, political science, political theory, religious studies, military theory, peace studies, military sciences, law enforcement, public health, sociology, anthropology, social work, law, and feminist theory.
Edited by:
Chris E. Stout Ph.D.
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9798765116227
Series: Contemporary Psychology
Pages: 376
Publication Date: 28 December 2023
Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Acknowledgments Introduction PART I THEORY AND OBSERVATION CHAPTER 1 The Psychology of Terrorism CHAPTER 2 Why ISIL and Why Now? A Psychosocial Examination of the Rise of ISIL CHAPTER 3 Terrorist Theology, Delusion, and Apotheosis in Death CHAPTER 4 The Psychology of War CHAPTER 5 Psychological, Theological, and Thanatological Aspects of Suicide Terrorism CHAPTER 6 Terror, Sexual Arousal, and Torture: The Question of Obedience or Ecstasy among Perpetrators CHAPTER 7 War Rape: Unveiling the Complexities of Motivation and Reparation in Order to Create Lines of Peace and Empowerment CHAPTER 8 Unresolved Trauma: Fuel for the Cycle of Violence and Domestic Terrorism CHAPTER 9 Offensive Counterintelligence: Using Psychology to Sabotage Social Bonds in Terrorist Organizations PART I I APPROACHES FOR UNDERSTANDING AND HEALING CHAPTER 10 Terror and Violence Perpetrated by Children and upon Children CHAPTER 11 Older Adults and Terrorism CHAPTER 12 The Psychological Impact of Terrorism on Refugee Populations PART III QUESTIONING AUTHORITY CHAPTER 13 Americanism: Causes, Consequences, and Growth CHAPTER 14 Military Psychologist: An Oxymoron Conclusion Index About the Editor and Contributors About the Series Editor and Advisory Board About the Series
Chris E. Stout, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, founding director of the Center for Global Initiatives, vice president of research and data analytics at ATI Holdings, LLC, and on the faculty at the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Reviews for Terrorism, Political Violence, and Extremism: New Psychology to Understand, Face, and Defuse the Threat
(This book) is very timely and leverages the knowledge of experts in the field. The book is also rich with facts and theories from different perspectives, especially psychology. . . . interesting and well-written with creative ideas and supported arguments. * International Psychology Bulletin *
