Buch, Englisch, 230 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 502 g
Reihe: Psychology Revivals
Buch, Englisch, 230 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 502 g
Reihe: Psychology Revivals
ISBN: 978-1-041-32817-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Originally published in 1990, this unique book Psychology and Torture examines the role of psychologists and psychology in the modern practice of torture. It examines the philosophy of torture and the conditions under which individual officials and entire societies accept torture as a standard procedure. The book provides information on how to treat victims, the specialized facilities available throughout the world at the time, and the current state of knowledge in this area.
Produced to arouse the interest of the academic community within the social sciences, this volume may also inform others concerned with the problem of torture and treating its after-effects.
Zielgruppe
Adult education, General, and Postgraduate
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Sozialpsychologie Kulturpsychologie, Ethnopsychologie
- Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Differentielle Psychologie, Persönlichkeitspsychologie
- Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie Psychopathologie
Weitere Infos & Material
Contributors. Preface. Part I: The Nature and Effects of Torture 1. Torture: A Brief Overview Peter Suedfeld 2. Psychological Consequences of Torture: A Need to Formulate New Strategies for Research Barbara G. Melamed, Jodi L. Melamed and Jacqueline C. Bouhoutsos 3. The Effects of Torture and Other Maltreatment: Implications for Psychology Brian E. Engdahl and Raina E. Eberly 4. The Psychology and Culture of Torture and Torturers Ervin Staub 5. Factors Contributing to the Creation of a Torturer Janice T. Gibson 6. Torture and Other Extreme Measures Taken for the General Good: Further Reflections on a Philosophical Problem Michael Levin Part II: Psychology’s Response to Torture 7. Psychologists as Victims, Administrators, and Designers of Torture Peter Suedfeld 8. “The Hooded Men”: Victims of Psychological Research? Steven B. Kennedy 9. Treating Victims of Torture: Psychology’s Challenge Jacqueline C. Bouhoutsos 10. Dealing with the Unbearable: Reactions of Therapists and Therapeutic Institutions to Survivors of Torture Enrique Bustos 11. Because Mercy Has a Human Heart: Centers for Victims of Torture Barbara Chester 12. Psychology’s Role in the Campaign to Abolish Torture: Can Individuals and Organizations Make a Difference? Stephen V. Faraone. Name Index. Subject Index.
