Responses to Terrorism : Can Psychosocial Approaches Break the Cycle of Violence?

"Why do responses to terrorist attacks often perpetuate cycles of deadly violence? Can an understanding of the psychology of these cycles help us to break them? Drawing on clinical experience of the care of people and communities affected by violence and disasters and on advances in cognitive and dynamic psychology, attachment theory, group psychology and thanatology, this ground-breaking work by a prominent and varied array of contributors casts light on the causes of terrorism, the reasons why responses to deadly attacks easily give rise to or maintain cycles of violence and some ways to prevent and interrupt these cycles. Using the violence in Northern Ireland and Rwanda as case studies throughout, Part 1, The Context of Terrorism, looks at the psychological and social influences behind extremism, terrorism and conflict. Part 2, Reponses to a Terrorist Attack, examines the responses that can feed a cycle of violence and assesses a range of approaches for their success in ending violence. Part 3, Breaking the Cycle, looks in depth at specific environments, influences and changes that can affect how violence can be prevented or mitigated, including the role of schools and the media and an examination of how peace processes were carried out in Northern Ireland and Rwanda. The book works to demonstrate how psychological responses to a terror attack can trigger unstable emotional responses and override judgement and to identify the five key points in a cycle of violence where change, for better or for worse, is possible. Ideal for psychiatrists, thanatologists, palliative care and bereavement staff, politicians and journalists as well as anyone with an interest in terrorism and its causes, this is a thought-provoking and accessible work on a highly topical subject."--Publisher's description Why Do Responses To Terrorist Attacks Often Perpetuate Cycles Of Deadly Violence?can An Understanding Of The Psychology Of These Cycles Help Us To Break Them?drawing On Clinical Experience Of The Care Of People And Communities Affected By Violence And Disasters And On Advances In Cognitive And Dynamic Psychology, Attachment Theory, Group Psychology And Thanatology, This Ground-breaking Work By A Prominent And Varied Array Of Contributors Casts Light On The Causes Of Terrorism, The Reasons Why Responses To Deadly Attacks Easily Give Rise To Or Maintain Cycles Of Violence And Some Ways To Prevent And Interrupt These Cycles.using The Violence In Northern Ireland And Rwanda As Case Studies Throughout, Part 1, The Context Of Terrorism, Looks At The Psychological And Social Influences Behind Extremism, Terrorism And Conflict. Part 2, Reponses To A Terrorist Attack, Examines The Responses That Can Feed A Cycle Of Violence And Assesses A Range Of Approaches For Their Success In Ending Violence. Part 3, Breaking The Cycle, Looks In Depth At Specific Environments, Influences And Changes That Can Affect How Violence Can Be Prevented Or Mitigated, Including The Role Of Schools And The Media And An Examination Of How Peace Processes Were Carried Out In Northern Ireland And Rwanda. The Book Works To Demonstrate How Psychological Responses To A Terror Attack Can Trigger Unstable Emotional Responses And Override Judgement And To Identify The Five Key Points In A Cycle Of Violence Where Change, For Better Or For Worse, Is Possible.ideal For Psychiatrists, Thanatologists, Palliative Care And Bereavement Staff, Politicians And Journalists As Well As Anyone With An Interest In Terrorism And Its Causes, This Is A Thought-provoking And Accessible Work On A Highly Topical Subject-- Foreword / Clemens M. Nathan -- Introduction / Colin Murray Parkes -- Part I. The Context Of Terrorism. On The Psychology Of Extremism / Colin Murray Parkes -- Cognitive Psychology, Terrorism And Cycles Of Violence / David Abrahamson -- Group Identity And The Roots Of Terrorism / John, Lord Alderdice -- The Roots Of Conflict In Northern Ireland / Nora Gribbin And Rodney Turtle -- The Roots Of Conflict In Rwanda / Peter Hall And Colin Murray Parkes -- Part Ii. Responses To A Terrorist Attack. Responses To Terrorism That Feed Cycles Of Violence: A Model / Colin Murray Parkes -- Bloody Sunday In Northern Ireland: Analysis Of The Response / Nora Gribbin And Rodney Turtle -- The Assassination And Genocide In Rwanda / Peter Hall And Colin Murray Parkes -- Part Iii. Breaking The Cycle. Countering Violence: The Role Of The School / Jenny Parkes -- Islamist Terrorism And British Universities / Anthony Glees -- Response To Terrorism: The Role Of The Media / Brian Rowan -- Leadership John, Lord Alderdice -- Supporting Leaders Under Threat And Their Protection / Berthold P.r. Gersons And Mirjam J. Nijdam -- Omagh And The Peace Process In Northern Ireland / Nora Gribbin And Rodney Turtle -- After The Genocide: The Peace Process In Rwanda / Colin Murray Parkes And Peter Hall -- Synthesis And Conclusions / Colin Murray Parkes. Edited By Colin Murray Parkes. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 236-250) And Index. "Why do responses to terrorist attacks often perpetuate cycles of deadly violence?Can an understanding of the psychology of these cycles help us to break them?Drawing on clinical experience of the care of people and communities affected by violence and disasters and on advances in cognitive and dynamic psychology, attachment theory, group psychology and thanatology, this ground-breaking work by a prominent and varied array of contributors casts light on the causes of terrorism, the reasons why responses to deadly attacks easily give rise to or maintain cycles of violence and some ways to prevent and interrupt these cycles. Using the violence in Northern Ireland and Rwanda as case studies throughout, Part 1, The Context of Terrorism, looks at the psychological and social influences behind extremism, terrorism and conflict. Part 2, Responses to a Terrorist Attack, examines the responses that can feed a cycle of violence and assesses a range of approaches for their success in ending violence. Part 3, Breaking the Cycle, looks in depth at specific environments, influences and changes that can affect how violence can be prevented or mitigated, including the role of schools and the media and an examination of how peace processes were carried out in Northern Ireland and Rwanda. The book works to demonstrate how psychological responses to a terror attack can trigger unstable emotional responses and override judgement and to identify the five key points in a cycle of violence where change, for better or for worse, is possible. Ideal for psychiatrists, thanatologists, palliative care and bereavement staff, politicians and journalists as well as anyone with an interest in terrorism and its causes, this is a thought-provoking and accessible work on a highly topical subject"-- Provided by publisher "Why do responses to terrorist attacks often perpetuate cycles of deadly violence? Can an understanding of the psychology of these cycles help us to break them? Drawing on clinical experience of the care of people and communities affected by violence and disasters and on advances in cognitive and dynamic psychology, attachment theory, group psychology and thanatology, this ground-breaking work by a prominent and varied array of contributors casts light on the causes of terrorism, the reasons why responses to deadly attacks easily give rise to or maintain cycles of violence and some ways to prevent and interrupt these cycles.Using the violence in Northern Ireland and Rwanda as case studies throughout, Part 1, The Context of Terrorism, looks at the psychological and social influences behind extremism, terrorism and conflict. Part 2, Reponses to a Terrorist Attack, examines the responses that can feed a cycle of violence and assesses a range of approaches for their success in ending violence. Part 3, Breaking the Cycle, looks in depth at specific environments, influences and changes that can affect how violence can be prevented or mitigated, including the role of schools and the media and an examination of how peace processes were carried out in Northern Ireland and Rwanda. The book works to demonstrate how psychological responses to a terror attack can trigger unstable emotional responses and override judgement and to identify the five key points in a cycle of violence where change, for better or for worse, is possible.Ideal for psychiatrists, thanatologists, palliative care and bereavement staff, politicians and journalists as well as anyone with an interest in terrorism and its causes, this is a thought-provoking and accessible work on a highly topical subject"-- Provided by publisher "Why do responses to terrorist attacks often perpetuate cycles of deadly violence?Can an understanding of the psychology of these cycles help us to break them?Drawing on clinical experience of the care of people and communities affected by violence and disasters and on advances in cognitive and dynamic psychology, attachment theory, group psychology and thanatology, this ground-breaking work by a prominent and varied array of contributors casts light on the causes of terrorism, the reasons why responses to deadly attacks easily give rise to or maintain cycles of violence and some ways to prevent and interrupt these cycles. Using the violence in Northern Ireland and Rwanda as case studies throughout, Part 1, The Context of Terrorism, looks at the psychological and social influences behind extremism, terrorism and conflict. Part 2, Reponses to a Terrorist Attack, examines the responses that can feed a cycle of violence and assesses a range of approaches for their success in ending violence. Part 3, Breaking the Cycle, looks in depth at specific environments, influences and changes that can affect how violence can be prevented or mitigated, including the role of schools and the media and an examination of how peace processes were carried out in Northern Ireland and Rwanda. The book works to demonstrate how psychological responses to a terror attack can trigger unstable emotional responses and override judgement and to identify the five key points in a cycle of violence where change, for better or for worse, is possible. Ideal for psychiatrists, thanatologists, palliative care and bereavement staff, politicians and journalists as well as anyone with an interest in terrorism and its causes, this is a thought-provoking and accessible work on a highly topical subject"--Résumé de l'éditeur Cover Responses to Terrorism Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents Contributors Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Part I The context of terrorism 1 On the psychology of extremism 2 Cognitive psychology, terrorism and cycles of violence 3 Group identity and the roots of terrorism 4 The roots of conflict in Northern Ireland 5 The roots of conflict in Rwanda Part II Responses to a terrorist attack 6 Responses to terrorism that feed cycles of violence: a model 7 Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland: Analysis of the response 8 The assassination and genocide in Rwanda Part III Breaking the cycle 9 Countering violence: the role of the school 10 Islamist terrorism and British universities 11 Responses to terrorism: the role of the media 12 Leadership 13 Supporting leaders under threat and their protection 14 Omagh and the peace process in Northern Ireland 15 After the genocide: The peace process in Rwanda 16 Synthesis and conclusions References Index An international range of contributors cast new light on the causes of terrorism and ways to prevent and interrupt subsequent cycles of violence.