Terror: How Israel Has Coped and What America Can Learn Contributor(s): Cole, Leonard A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0253349184 ISBN-13: 9780253349187 Publisher: Indiana University Press OUR PRICE: $24.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2007 Annotation: A riveting narrative of how Israeli society has coped with terrorism, from emergency response to long-term psychological care, with lessons for Americans and others |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Terrorism |
Dewey: 363.325 |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.6" W x 9.44" (1.15 lbs) 272 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: No country has experienced more acts of terrorism over a prolonged period than Israel. The frequency of attacks has propelled Israel toward innovative methods to address the threat. Indeed, treating so many victims of physical and psychological trauma has given rise to the new field of terror medicine. In a gripping narrative, terrorist expert Leonard A. Cole describes how different segments of Israeli society have coped with terrorism--survivors of attacks, families of victims, emergency responders, doctors and nurses, and, in the end, the general population. He also interviews Palestinians, including imprisoned handlers of suicide bombers, who endorse or deplore suicide bombings. He concludes that the Israeli experience with preparedness and coping offers valuable lessons for the United States. |