Global Perspectives on the Psychology of Terrorism

The constant threat of terror leads to the destabilization of the political economic and social situation in the state. Lack of confidence in personal safety contributes to the growth of anxiety fears and mental stress which negatively affects psychological health leading to the development of various psychosomatic disorders among the population. Global Perspectives on the Psychology of Terrorism discusses the psychological aspects of terrorism including the determination of the main types of terrorism and the psychological characteristics of terrorists and terrorist groups. It further speaks on the negative impact of terrorism on the mass consciousness as well as the ways to deal with stress in people exposed to the impact of terrorist attacks features of human behavior in extreme situations and methods of psychological support in times of crisis. Covering topics such as state terrorism international security and cyberterrorism this premier reference source is an excellent resource for government officials sociologists representatives of mass media non-governmental organizations politicians psychologists students and faculty of higher education librarians researchers and academicians.