Psychology of Terrorism: Coping with the Continuing Threat

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This book is drawn from the acclaimed the 4-volume work The Psychology of Terrorism. Here, editor Chris E. Stout presents seven classic chapters from across that multi-volume set, which brought together experts from around the world in the aftermath of 9/11. Stout includes a new introduction with this condensed version, and appendices which will enable lay readers and professionals to recognize and treat symptoms of biological attack, to take basic steps to prepare for terrorist incidents, and to find resources for more information.

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This timely book addresses a subject that may be crucial to confront if Americans are to progress beyond the cliches about why terrorists 'hate' us.... This book successfully counters the simplistic notion that terrorists are pathological personalities while acknowledging the limits of applying a psychological perspective to a fundamentally political problem. Authoritative yet highly readable, this compilation is recommended for large public libraries and academic collections that do not own the full set.-Library Journal
"This timely book addresses a subject that may be crucial to confront if Americans are to progress beyond the cliches about why terrorists 'hate' us.... This book successfully counters the simplistic notion that terrorists are pathological personalities while acknowledging the limits of applying a psychological perspective to a fundamentally political problem. Authoritative yet highly readable, this compilation is recommended for large public libraries and academic collections that do not own the full set."-Library Journal

Author Bio

Chris E. Stout is a licensed clinical psychologist who has published or presented over 300 papers, including 14 books.