Understanding Angry Groups: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Their Motivations and Effects on Society

ISBN 10: 1440833508 / ISBN 13: 9781440833502

Published by Praeger, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Angry Groups: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Their Motivations and Effects on Society
• Publisher: Praeger
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1440833508
• ISBN 13: 9781440833502
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

This book examines the dynamics that lead to anger in individuals, within groups, and between groups; identifies the role of the media in angry group behavior; and offers solutions for dealing with angry groups and channeling that negative energy in positive ways.

In today's society, we see angry groups in many forms―from animal rights and climate crisis activists to citizens opposed to allowing more immigrants of certain ethnicities or religions into the country, militia groups frustrated by acts of domestic terrorism and legislation that limits gun ownership and the ability to carry weapons in public, and those outraged by what they see as police brutality or the unnecessary use of deadly force against people of color.

More than just evidence of civil unrest in society, angry groups across history and nations often ultimately affect our politics and our government, for better or worse, and sometimes result in injury, bloodshed, or financial costs that hit otherwise-uninvolved taxpayers. This book demonstrates how people across our nation are involved in, affected by, or harmed by angry groups; covers historical and modern perspectives on angry groups; ands offers suggestions for predicting and influencing the expression of angry group behavior. It provides readers with an understanding of such conflicts and of their origins and dynamics that may offer insights to successful resolution, and it identifies strategies that can reduce the suffering that comes from such conflicts.

About the Author

Susan C. Cloninger, PhD, is professor emerita of psychology at The Sage Colleges, Troy and Albany, NY, where she taught for 36 years before retiring.

Steven A. Leibo, PhD, is professor of international history and politics at Russell Sage College in Troy, NY, and associate in research at Harvard University.