Blind Trust: Large Groups and Their Leaders in Times of Crisis and Terror by Vam

Description: Blind Trust by Vamik Volkan Studying the often mercurial and destructive relationship between leaders and their followers, the author applies his knowledge of depth psychology to the cauldrons of greatest unrest throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East—and illuminates the psychological bases of war, revolution, massacres and terror, offering insight into the minds of Osama bin Laden, David Koresh and other destructive leaders. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Blind Trust is the culmination of more than three decades of profound immersion in the most pressing sociopolitical conflicts of our time, by the psychoanalyst with probably the most direct experience with such issues of any in the world. Author Vamik Volkan applies his knowledge of depth psychology to the turbulent and destructive human experiences in the current cauldrons of the greatest unrest and disaster throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Illuminating the etiologic bases of war, revolution, massacres, and terror, as these have disturbed the world from ancient times to modern civilization, his voice speaks for the imperative of reason and the application of modern analytic knowledge for conflict resolution at the highest levels. The subjects are large groups and their leaders: windows into the lives of the Prophet Muhammad, Stalin, Milosevic, Osama Bin Laden, and David Koresh are interspersed with examinations of religion and fundamentalism and a sober study of suicide attackers. Volkans detailed and scholarly description of regressive movements in large-group identities, complemented by an equal attention to progressive and creative reparative forces, represents a significant expansion of our understanding of group psychology. Author Biography Vamik Volkan, an emeritus professor of psychiatry and founder of the Center for the Study of Mind and Human Interaction at the University of Virginia, has been a member of the Carter Centers International Negotiation Network and an Inaugural Rabin Fellow at the Yitzhak Rabin Center for Israel Studies in Tel Aviv. He is the author of numerous books, including Blood Lines and The Need to Have Enemies and Allies. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia. Details ISBN0972887520 Short Title BLIND TRUST Publisher Pitchstone Publishing Language English ISBN-10 0972887520 ISBN-13 9780972887526 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 302.4 Year 2004 Pages 367 Subtitle Large Groups and Their Leaders in Times of Crisis and Terror DOI 10.1604/9780972887526 Imprint Pitchstone Publishing Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2004-03-01 US Release Date 2004-03-01 UK Release Date 2004-03-01 Author Vamik Volkan Publication Date 2004-03-01 Audience General AU Release Date 2004-06-07 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136604128;

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