UID:
almafu_9959227295902883
Format:
1 online resource (216 pages)
ISBN:
1-136-89036-X
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1-136-89037-8
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1-283-04381-5
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9786613043818
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0-203-84026-7
Series Statement:
Cass series on political violence
Content:
This edited book explores how psychology can be used to improve our understanding of terrorism and counter-terrorism.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.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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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.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-415-55840-9
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-415-55839-5
Language:
English
DOI:
10.4324/9780203840269
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