Terror in the Holy Land by Judy Kuriansky
Israelis and Palestinians have been caught in what seems a 'forever war' with routine terror in the Holy Land. This book brings together commentary and personal insights from people on both sides of the battle. It offers reflections on issues such as - humiliation, revenge, hate and the need for a homeland as well as identity.-
Terrorism, Political Violence, and Extremism
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The Myth of Depression as Disease
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Beyond Bullets and Bombs
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Emotion and Conflict
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How Women Are Transforming Leadership
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Emotional Exorcism
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Resilience for Today
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The War on Women in the United States
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Making Enemies
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Helping Children Cope with the Death of a Parent
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Right Brain/Left Brain Leadership
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Redressing the Emperor
Terror in the Holy Land: Inside the Anguish of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict offers up new analysis and psychological understanding of the ongoing and lasting traumas to the peoples on both sides, and is the first to blend analysis from both a social and psychological viewpoint in the process of describing conflicts and national identity crisesThese essays cover everything from terrorism's impact to occupation's lasting conflicts, and provide a unique, multi-faceted survey of complex issues which goes far beyond the usual political focus. A top pick for any college-level collection strong in Middle East politics and psychology. * The Bookwatch/Internet Bookwatch *
Bringing together 31 contributions from professionals in mental health and related disciplines, this collection explores some of the myriad psychosocial issues relevant to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Kuriansky presents the papers in four sections that provide context and describe the overall psychological effects of the conflict; explore key psychosocial issues including revenge, humiliation, imbalance of power, and search for identity in groups; explore the experiences of women and children caught in the conflict; and discuss therapeutic and educational efforts for understanding, coping, and reconciliation. * Reference & Research Book News *
Bringing together 31 contributions from professionals in mental health and related disciplines, this collection explores some of the myriad psychosocial issues relevant to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Kuriansky presents the papers in four sections that provide context and describe the overall psychological effects of the conflict; explore key psychosocial issues including revenge, humiliation, imbalance of power, and search for identity in groups; explore the experiences of women and children caught in the conflict; and discuss therapeutic and educational efforts for understanding, coping, and reconciliation. * Reference & Research Book News *
Judy Kuriansky, PhD, is an internationally known, licensed clinical psychologist and an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Columbia University Teachers College and in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780275990411 |
| ISBN 10 | 0275990419 |
| Title | Terror in the Holy Land |
| Author | Judy Kuriansky |
| Series | Contemporary Psychology |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2006-10-30 |
| Number of pages | 296 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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