| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 202 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
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Cass series on political violence
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Cass series on political violence.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The psychology of counterterrorism: critical issues and challenges / Andrew Silke -- Understanding terrorist psychology / Randy Borum -- The psychology of violent radicalisation / Brooke Rogers -- Why people support terrorism : psychological issues in understanding terrorism and attitudes towards terrorism / Reena Kumari -- The evolutionary logic of terrorism : understanding why terrorism is an inevitable human strategy in conflict / Rick O'Gorman -- The internet and terrorism : pathways towards terrorism and counter-terrorism / Lorraine Bowman-Grieve -- The impact of the media on terrorism and counter-terrorism / Deborah Browne and Andrew Silke -- Disengaging from terrorism / Neil Ferguson -- Terrorists and extremists in prison: psychological issues in management and reform / Andrew Silke -- Interrogation tactics and terrorist suspects : a categorisation process / John Pearse -- Terrorist tactics and counter-terrorism / Graeme Steven -- Deterring terrorism? Target-hardening, surveillance and the prevention of terrorism / Pete Fussey -- Countering the psychological impact of terrorism: challenges for Homeland Security / Anthony Richards. |
| Summary |
This edited book explores how psychology can be used to improve our understanding of terrorism and counter-terrorism. |
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This work firstly aims to provide balanced and objective insight into the psychology of terrorists; what their motivations are, what keeps them involved in terrorist groups, and what eventually forces most to end their active involvement in terrorism. Secondly, the contributors focus on the challenging issue of how to respond to terrorism. These chapters provide information for those concerned with short-term tactical problems (e.g. interviewing), as well as those looking towards the more long-term strategic questions of bringing an entire terrorist campaign to an end. Ultimately, the individuals involved in terrorism require a more complex response from society than simply a quest for their apprehension. Believing inaccurate and misleading characterizations leads inevitably to damaging policies and deficient outcomes, with campaigns of violence being needlessly prolonged. It is from this perspective that the concern arises with how researchers -and the policy makers guided by them - perceive the psychology of terrorists and of terrorism. |
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This innovative book will be of great interest to students of terrorism and counter-terrorism, security studies, psychology and politics, as well as security professionals and military colleges. --Book Jacket. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Terrorism -- Prevention.
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Terrorism -- Prevention. |
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Terrorism -- Psychological aspects.
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Terrorism -- Psychological aspects. |
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Terrorism -- Government policy.
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Terrorism -- Government policy. |
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Terrorism. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Silke, Andrew.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Psychology of counter-terrorism. London ; New York : Routledge, ©2011 9780415558396 (DLC) 2010018498 (OCoLC)611553474 |
| ISBN |
9780203840269 (electronic book) |
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0203840267 (electronic book) |
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9780415558396 |
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0415558395 |
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9780415558402 |
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0415558409 |
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