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Introduction to Political Psychology explores the many
psychological patterns that influence individual political
behavior. The authors introduce readers to a broad range of
theories, concepts, and case studies of political activity, arguing
that individuals are driven or motivated to act in accordance with
personality characteristics, values, beliefs, and attachments to
groups. The book explains many aspects of political
behavior-whether seemingly pathological actions or normal
decision-making practices, which sometimes work optimally, and
sometimes fail. Thoroughly updated throughout, the book examines
patterns of political behavior in areas including leadership, group
behavior, voting, race, nationalism, terrorism, and war. This
edition features coverage of the 2016 election and profiles former
U.S. President Donald Trump, while also including updated data on
race relations and extremist groups in the United States. Global
issues are also considered, with case studies focused on Myanmar
and Syria, alongside coverage of social issues including Black
Lives Matter and the #MeToo movement. Accessibly written and
comprehensive in scope, it is an essential companion for all
graduate and upper-level undergraduate students of psychology,
political science, and political psychology. It will also be of
interest to those in the policy-making community, especially those
looking to learn more about the extent to which perceptions,
personality, and group dynamics affect the policy-making arena. It
is accompanied by a set of online instructor resources.
Introduction to Political Psychology explores the many
psychological patterns that influence individual political
behavior. The authors introduce readers to a broad range of
theories, concepts, and case studies of political activity, arguing
that individuals are driven or motivated to act in accordance with
personality characteristics, values, beliefs, and attachments to
groups. The book explains many aspects of political
behavior-whether seemingly pathological actions or normal
decision-making practices, which sometimes work optimally, and
sometimes fail. Thoroughly updated throughout, the book examines
patterns of political behavior in areas including leadership, group
behavior, voting, race, nationalism, terrorism, and war. This
edition features coverage of the 2016 election and profiles former
U.S. President Donald Trump, while also including updated data on
race relations and extremist groups in the United States. Global
issues are also considered, with case studies focused on Myanmar
and Syria, alongside coverage of social issues including Black
Lives Matter and the #MeToo movement. Accessibly written and
comprehensive in scope, it is an essential companion for all
graduate and upper-level undergraduate students of psychology,
political science, and political psychology. It will also be of
interest to those in the policy-making community, especially those
looking to learn more about the extent to which perceptions,
personality, and group dynamics affect the policy-making arena. It
is accompanied by a set of online instructor resources.
The Fetish of Peace: The Myth of Transformational Peace is a
critical theoretical exploration of the ways in which the concept
of peace is utilized and managed by the international arena and
statist systems, distinctive in that the concept of peace is
consistently employed in various performances by the state, and
international systems, to address serious issues/problems in the
international community. Despite all the rhetoric of peace and
actions taken in the name of peace, we find ourselves within the
same cycle of violence.
Despite many countries' successful efforts to capture and kill
al-Qaida members, the al-Qaida network remains one of the most
viable threats to international security. To combat this threat, we
must understand why individuals continue to join the network. The
Lesser Jihad provides unique insight into this question, exploring
the diversity of recruits and the motivational forces that drive
seemingly ordinary individuals to turn to secrecy and violence as a
way of life. These motivational forces, or 'the push, ' combine
with al-Qaida's recruitment efforts, or 'the pull.' Through robust
and proactive propaganda efforts, the al-Qaida network entices
potential recruits to follow its call to armed jihad. This
insider's look will help policymakers, government officials,
academics, the press, and citizens to understand_and
combat_recruitment into the al-Qaida network
Despite many countries' successful efforts to capture and kill
al-Qaida members, the al-Qaida network remains one of the most
viable threats to international security. To combat this threat, we
must understand why individuals continue to join the network. The
Lesser Jihad provides unique insight into this question, exploring
the diversity of recruits and the motivational forces that drive
seemingly ordinary individuals to turn to secrecy and violence as a
way of life. These motivational forces, or "the push," combine with
al-Qaida's recruitment efforts, or "the pull." Through robust and
proactive propaganda efforts, the al-Qaida network entices
potential recruits to follow its call to armed jihad. This
insider's look will help policymakers, government officials,
academics, the press, and citizens to understand-and
combat-recruitment into the al-Qaida network.
Despite the killing of Osama bin Laden, the Al-Qaeda network he
inspired is still alive and well and in some places, thriving. The
rise and persistence of the radical threat must be viewed through a
fusion of psychology, sociology, and organization development and
human behavior theory. Breaking Al-Qaeda Psychological and
Operational Techniques, Second Edition serves to educate those on
the front line, as well as strategic planners and thinkers on the
subject. Focusing on the background and history of Al-Qaeda,
developments in recent years, and how and where Al Qaeda is
spreading, it examines the current state of the terrorist network
and what the organization and individual cells are doing to
recruit, plan, and carry out attacks against the West. The book
also investigates intelligence and counterterror methods to garner
information on Al Qaeda and steps that are being taken to counter
the continuing threat. The author explores recent developments
related to the Arab spring, and addresses how the Al-Qaeda network
continues to expand especially in Egypt, Yemen, Somalia, Mali, and
Syria.Illustrating the shifting message and ideology of Al-Qaeda
since the death of Osama bin Laden, the text describes how regional
and international governments can utilize intelligence and apply
counterterror measures to break relationships between groups.
This comprehensive, user-friendly introductory textbook to
political psychology explores the psychological origins of
political behavior. The authors introduce readers to a broad range
of theories, concepts, and case studies of political activity to
illustrate that behavior. The book examines many patterns of
political behaviors, including leadership, group behavior, voting,
media effects, race, ethnicity, nationalism, social movements,
terrorism, war, and genocide. It explores some of the most horrific
things people do to each other, as well as how to prevent and
resolve conflict - and how to recover from it. The book contains
numerous features to enhance understanding, including text boxes
highlighting current and historical events to help students see the
connection between the world around them and the concepts they are
learning. Different research methodologies used in the discipline
are employed, such as experimentation and content analysis. The
third edition of the book has two new chapters, one on the media,
and one on social movements. This accessible and engaging
introductory textbook is suitable as a primary text on a range of
upper-level courses in political psychology, political behavior,
and related fields, including policymaking.
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