The Psychology of Hate Crimes as Domestic Terrorism: U.S. and Global Issues [3 volumes]

by Edward W. Dunbar (Editor), Amalio Blanco Ph.D. (Editor), Desirée A. Crèvecoeur- MacPhail Ph.D. (Editor)

Overview

In this three-volume set, an international team of experts involved in the research, management, and mitigation of hate-motivated violence examines and explains hate crimes in the United States and around the globe, drawing comparisons between countries as well as between hate crimes overall and domestic terrorism.

The Psychology of Hate Crimes as Domestic Terrorism: U.S. and Global Issues takes a hard look at hate crimes both domestically and internationally, enabling readers to see similarities and disparities as well as to make the connections between hate crimes and domestic terrorism. The entries in this three-volume set discuss subjects such as the psychology and motivation in hate crimes, the cultural norms that shape tolerance of outgroups or tolerance of hate, and the fact that hate crimes are a pervasive form of domestic terrorism, as well as myriad issues of proliferation, public policy, policing, law and punishment, and prevention.

The set opens with an introduction that discusses hate crime research and examines issues of identification of the bias element of hate crimes via empirical and case vignettes. The subsequent chapters discuss subjects such as the socio-demographic profiles of hate crime offenders; hate crime legislation and policy in the United States; the effects of hate crime on their victims as well as society; the incidence of hate crime in specific regions, such as Europe, the Middle East, and South America; and programs and therapeutic interventions to heal victims. Readers will also learn how specific educational approaches in communities, schools, and universities can be implemented to help prevent future escalation of hate-motivated violence.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798216133810
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	11/21/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1120
File size:	13 MB
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Age Range:	7 - 17 Years

About the Author

Edward Dunbar, EdD, is clinical professor in the Department of Psychology at University of California, Los Angeles.

Amalio Blanco, PhD, is professor of social psychology at the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), where he served as dean of the faculty of psychology from 1990–1998.

Desirée A. Crèvecoeur-MacPhail, PhD, is a social psychologist who serves as the project director for the Los Angeles County Evaluation Program (LACES) at University of California, Los Angeles, which evaluates all county funded alcohol and drug treatment programs.
Edward W. Dunbar, PhD, is a practicing psychologist in metropolitan Los Angeles.

What People are Saying About This

J. Roy Gillis

"Edward Dunbar, a long time, prolific, and noted author in the area of hate crimes, has edited an authoritative and exhaustive three volume resource on the topic of hate crimes as domestic terrorism. Dunbar and his colleagues have covered an impressive range of topics in the area of hate crimes from such diverse theoretical and disciplinary perspectives as social and clinical psychology, sociology and criminology, to name but a few of the backgrounds of the noted authors who have contributed to these volumes. These three volumes now constitute a 'gold standard' for authoritative information and thought provoking concepts in the area of hate crimes. It is most useful to have such a diverse and informative collection of writings easily accessible in this format. The books in this ambitious set are an entirely unique contribution to research and theory on hate crimes, and posit the challenging and engaging premise of how we conceptualize hate crimes and their relationship to acts of domestic terrorism. The volumes will be invaluable resources for researchers in the area, a 'must-have' for any library collection, and could form the basis of an excellent multidisciplinary graduate seminar on the topic of hate crimes."

Lillian Comas-Díaz

“Bravo! A much-needed collection. Hate Crimes as Domestic Terrorism is an essential and timely contribution. Using a cultural and psychological lens, contributors frame hate crimes as domestic terrorism, both in the national and global arenas. Simply put, this excellent series is a must-read for anyone interested in building a safe society."

Gerald C. Davison

“Hate violence has been an important social issue for many decades, but as this book series reveals, its importance has grown immeasurably in recent years. Aggressive acts against people by virtue of their identification with a particular group tear at the social fabric. The psychological and social-behavioral sciences more generally can make useful contributions to our understanding of hate crimes and their more recent incarnation, terrorism. This series will prove invaluable in laying out the issues, the evidence, and future directions for disciplined inquiry and science-based social policy.”

Lillian Comas-Díaz

"Bravo! A much-needed collection. Hate Crimes as Domestic Terrorism is an essential and timely contribution. Using a cultural and psychological lens, contributors frame hate crimes as domestic terrorism, both in the national and global arenas. Simply put, this excellent series is a must-read for anyone interested in building a safe society."

Thomas F. Pettigrew

“Hate crimes are increasing, fueled by growing intergroup tensions around the globe. Going beyond journalistic speculations, rigorous social science research and analysis are badly needed. Fortunately, this timely book series meets this urgent requirement. These volumes contribute new insights and offer important policy recommendations for ameliorating this tragic phenomenon.”

Editorial Reviews

"Researchers interested in the controversies surrounding hate crime and acts of terror will find useful observations using data and argument from a wide variety of disciplinary perspectives. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students through professionals." - Choice

"The editors of this dense, scholarly written three-volume compendium have done an excellent job of presenting multiple different facets of a complex and pressing global issue. With many in-text citations, the book offers various paths to relevant materials. VERDICT A strong choice for graduate school students or professors, this work is an ideal jumping-off point for any number of discussion topics." - Library Journal

From the Publisher

03/15/2017
Dunbar (psychology, Univ. of California, Los Angeles), Amalio Blanco (social psychology, Autonomous Univ. of Madrid), and Desiree A. Crevecoeur-MacPhail (project director, Los Angeles Cty. Evaluation Program, Univ. of California, Los Angeles) have compiled a stunning amount of research into this three-volume set. The issues examined are international in scope, including but not limited to the United States, the European Union, South America, and the Middle East. The first volume concentrates on the "who," covering the theoretical, legal, and cultural factors that influence the perpetrators of hate crimes. Elements that cause or are related to extremism, social attitudes, human rights laws, verbal and physical hatred, and gender bias are analyzed in detail. As the focus shifts between countries and crimes, a global picture begins to emerge that illustrates the similarities and differences between hate crimes and domestic terrorism. The second volume explores the "why" of perpetrators of these crimes, providing sociodemographic, psychological, and behavioral offender profiles alongside information on victim impact and possible strategies to assess risk factors for offenders. The perspectives of both victims and offenders are studied to present both sides of the situation. The third volume considers possible solutions. Psychiatric treatment of offenders, theoretical approaches to treatment, and the importance of understanding the risks of the Jihadist mind-set are addressed. The editors of this dense, scholarly written three-volume compendium have done an excellent job of presenting multiple different facets of a complex and pressing global issue. With many in-text citations, the book offers various paths to relevant materials. VERDICT A strong choice for graduate school students or professors, this work is an ideal jumping-off point for any number of discussion topics.—Christine Sharbrough, Tewksbury P.L., MA

Library Journal