| Description |
xxi, 277 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Wiley series in psychology of crime, policing, and law |
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Wiley series in psychology of crime, policing, and law.
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| Contents |
Pt. I. The Terrorists -- 1. The Search for the Terrorist Personality / John Horgan -- 2. Becoming a Terrorist / Andrew Silke -- 3. The Psychology of Hostage-Taking / Margaret Wilson -- 4. The Psychology of Cyber-Terrorism / Marc Rogers -- 5. The Psychology of Suicidal Terrorism / Andrew Silke -- 6. Leaving Terrorism Behind: An Individual Perspective / John Horgan -- Pt. II. Victims of Terrorism -- 7. The Psychological Impact of Isolated Acts of Terrorism / Ginny Sprang -- 8. The Psychological Impact of Protracted Campaigns of Political Violence on Societies / Orla Muldoon -- 9. Victims of Terrorism and the Media / Betty Pfefferbaum -- 10. Examining the Impact of Terrorism on Children / Deborah Browne -- Pt. III. Responding to Terrorism -- 11. Retaliating Against Terrorism / Andrew Silke -- 12. Terrorism and Imprisonment in Northern Ireland: A Psychological Perspective / Jacqueline Bates-Gaston -- 13. Deterring Terrorists / Karl A. Seger |
| Summary |
"Essential reading for professionals in policing, security, government security agencies, forensic and legal psychology, prison and probation services and the military. It will also be important to all who are tasked with preparing for potential terrorist incidents, for example in mental health services, and a useful resource for students in psychology, criminology, politics and international relations." -- BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Terrorism -- Psychological aspects.
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Terrorists -- Psychology.
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Victims of terrorism -- Psychology.
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| Author |
Silke, Andrew.
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| LC no. |
2002153140 |
| ISBN |
0471494615 |
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0471494623 paperback alkaline paper |
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0471494615 : |
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0471494623 paperback |
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0471494615 hardback alk. pbk |
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0471494623 paperback |
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