"Tremendous food-for-thought for those hungry to understand the psycho-social dimensions of both suicide terrorists and their victims." -- Robert Pape, Author, Dying To Win: The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism, Professor, University of Chicago "Judy Kuriansky's book powerfully deepens and broadens our understanding through moving personal accounts, sensitive and probing descriptions, and more formal studies. Each individual contribution is compelling, but the collection as a whole is even greater than the sum of its parts. There is no other book like it." -- Bruce E. Wexler, Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University "A major contribution to the field of psychology. With her expertise in relationships, conflict resolution, and journalism, as well as experience representing psychological issues at the United Nations, Judy Kuriansky has done an exemplary job in this book." -- Florence Denmark, Past President American Psychological Association, APA Main Representative to the United Nations, Distinguished Research Professor, Pace University "Terror in the Holy Land supersedes all earlier treatments. This is a genuinely great book that will leave its mark upon our time." -- Abdul Basit, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Northwestern University, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Muslim Mental Health "Up-to-date, enlightening articles include narratives from the participants and insightful analyses of the issues. The book succinctly clarifies both Palestinian and Israeli perspectives on the conflict today." -- Joseph Albeck, M.D., Clinical Instructor, Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Faculty, The Harvard International Negotiation Initiative "An extremely valuable volume." -- Arie W. Kruglanski, Distinguished Professor, University of Maryland "In one word: fascinating. Brilliant, with a clarity rarely encountered in other books." -- Robert Seibel, Attorney, former activist on Middle East issues "Should be required reading for anyone interested in conflict resolution, international relations, and the psycho-social dimensions of war." -- Julie Diamond, Academic Director, Process Work Institute Graduate School "Kuriansky and her colleagues tell us of the promise for the future of a peaceful Middle East-sooner, we hope, rather than later." -- Richard V. Wagner, Editor, Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology "A comprehensive piercing read that shows how inextricably linked the Palestinians and the Israelis are. May their common experience of agony and loss bring about their common goal of peace in our time." -- Tovah Feldshuh, Award-winning Broadway actress, star of Golda's Balcony "Brings to the forefront some of the 'real' issues which governments seem to ignore." -- Ibrahim Hamide, President, The Eugene Middle East Peace Group
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.
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 crises. These 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.
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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.
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