Wars, Insurgencies and Terrorist Attacks: A Psycho-Social Perspective from the M

Description: Wars, Insurgencies and Terrorist Attacks: A Psycho-Social Perspective from the Muslim World by Unaiza Niaz Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This book is a comprehensive attempt to rectify some of the concepts prevalent globally, by adopting a factual approach in studying the roots, definitions, psychosocial and psychobiological effects of terrorism as well as the effect of wars and insurgencies on individuals and societies in the Muslim world. Validated by contributions from selected a highly competent team of guest co-authors. Publisher Description Most wars, insurgencies and terrorist attacks are in the Muslim World. This is not a coincidence; understanding this phenomenon in its political and psychosocial perspectives is vital. An attempt is made to analyze these observable facts in a comprehensive, academic method why such incidents are more prevalent is the Muslim countries. It is crucial to understand the dynamics, the frustrations and the political system in the Muslim World. The author attempts to scrutinize and synthesize what has been reported from the scientific and professional literature. History of terrorism whether in the past or present is clarified Different theories of psychopathologies of terrorism and the theoretical, biological, social and psychological approaches are discussed in understanding these phenomena. The wars in the Muslim World in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries whether in Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bosnia, Chechnya, Algeria, Lebanon and Struggle of Kashmirs liberation, are discussed with the psychiatric aftermath on the civilians, validated by the guest authors from Muslim World. Author Biography Prof (Dr) Unaiza Niaz M.D., D.P.M., F.R.C. Psych is the Director of the Psychiatric Clinic & Stress Research Center, Karachi; Visiting Professor of University of Health Sciences, Lahore; Founder and President Pakistan Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and the Chair, Section on Womans Mental Health, The World Psychiatric Association. Former, Head of Department of Psychiatry, Pakistan Airlines and Senior Lecturer, Faculty of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. She is the Life Member of The Pakistan Psychiatric society, and held Positions as Vice President, Secretary General. She is a life member of the World Federation of Mental Health, American Psychiatric Association and Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, London and was Advisor to the National Commission on the Status of Women, Pakistan She has been trained in centers of excellence such as, The Royal Free Hospital, The Tavistock Clinic Hampstead London and The Johns Hopkins University, USA. She has to her credit numerous scientific publications in both national and international journals. She has authored several books: Emerging Images of Pakistani Women, Stress Management and The Psychosocial Profile of Pakistani Women, published by the Karachi University, Centre of Womens Excellence, and a landmark monograph on womans mental health in Pakistan. She has edited books such as Medical Ethics in Contemporary Era, and a book on the Pakistan Earthquake 2005, International Perspectives in Handling Psycho-Trauma: The Day The Mountains Moved. Details ISBN 0199060134 ISBN-13 9780199060139 Title Wars, Insurgencies and Terrorist Attacks: A Psycho-Social Perspective from the Muslim World Author Unaiza Niaz Format Hardcover Year 2010 Pages 364 Publisher Oxford University Press, USA GE_Item_ID:36636352; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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