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Author:

Volkan, Vamik D., 1932-

Title:

Blind trust : large groups and their leaders in times of crisis and terror / Vamik Volkan.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Pitchstone Pub.,

Copyright Date:

2004

Description:

367 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Group identity.
Social psychology.
Crises--Psychological aspects.
Regression (Psychology).
Trust.
Civic leaders.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-350) and index.

Contents:

Introduction : from the couch to the negotiating table -- The seven threads of large-group identity -- Regression : plunging back into a world of fear and desire -- Rituals that bind people together -- From Waco to the Bamian Valley -- From the Bamian Valley to the war in Iraq -- "A decisive trifle" -- Force of narcissism -- Leaders as teachers -- Albania : from regression to progression.

ISBN:

9780972887533 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0972887539 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780972887526 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0972887520 (hardcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)53846466

LCCN:

2003026253

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)