Terrorism, Political Violence, and Extremism ─ New Psychology to Understand, Face, and Defuse the Threat

A must-read for psychologists—clinical and academic alike—as well as for political scientists, policy analysts, and others working in the realm of terrorism, political violence, and extremism, this book carefully explores the theories, observations, and approaches of authorities in the field and addresses how and why terrorism has perpetuated for so long.
• Addresses how various groups are affected by terrorism, including children, older adults, and, arguably more relevant than ever before, refugees• Tackles the perplexing question of why terrorism has remained such a difficult problem to overcome• Includes contributions from Islamic subject matter expert, scholar, and author Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani, listed among The 500 Most Influential Muslims• Serves as appropriate reading for students taking courses in subjects ranging from international psychology, military psychology and theory, political science, and political theory to religious studies, peace studies, military sciences, law enforcement, social work, feminist theory, public health, sociology, and anthropology

Chris E. Stout is a licensed clinical psychologist, founding director of the Center for Global Initiatives, vice president of research and data analytics, at ATI Holdings, LLC, and on faculty at the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago.