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Author:   Andrew Silke (Cranfield University, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.080kg
ISBN:  

9780415558402

ISBN 10:   0415558409
Pages:   202
Publication Date:   22 October 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. The Psychology of Counterterrorism: Critical Issues and Challenges Andrew Silke 2. Understanding Terrorist Psychology Randy Borum 3. The Psychology of Violent Radicalisation Brooke Rogers 4. Why People Support Terrorism Reena Kumari 5. The Evolutionary Logic of Terrorism Rick O’Gorman 6. The Internet and Terrorism Lorraine Bowman-Grieve 7. The Impact of the Media on Terrorism and Counterterrorism Deborah Browne and Andrew Silke 8. Disengaging from Terrorism Neil Ferguson 9. Terrorists and Extremists in Prison: Psychological Issues in Management and Reform Andrew Silke 10. Interrogation Tactics and Terrorist Suspects John Pearse 11. Terrorist Tactics and Counter-Terrorism Graeme Steven 12. Deterring Terrorism: Target-Hardening, Surveillance and the Prevention of Terrorism Pete Fussey 13. Countering the Psychological Impact of Terrorism: Challenges for Homeland Security Anthony Richards

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<p> Although there is a growing recognition of the value of psychology in the study of terrorism, the field still lacks the substantive literature that might extend and develop our knowledge. This volume makes a significant contribution to that literature by drawing together, through specialist contributors, perspectives and insights from psychology focussed on a range of problem areas directly relevant to the problems of terrorism we now face. In terms of both depth and breadth, this book greatly adds to our understanding. Professor Max Taylor, University of St Andrews, UK <p> Terrorists and governments try mightily to influence our thoughts and actions. Professor Silke has assembled a remarkable collection of experts whose critical insights frame a more sophisticated understanding of this epic struggle. Dr James Forest, Combating Terrorism Center, US Military Academy at West Point, USA <p> Not only has Andrew Silke provided the first textbook on the psychology of counter-terror

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Andrew Silke is the Field Leader for Criminology and the Director of Terrorism Studies at the University of East London. He is author of several books and over 100 articles on terrorism.a

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