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A Psychological Analysis of Political Violence: A Narrative Case Study of an Apartheid Policeman - Couverture souple

Lucey, Amanda

 
9783838305035: A Psychological Analysis of Political Violence: A Narrative Case Study of an Apartheid Policeman
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3838305035 ISBN 13 : 9783838305035
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

The topic of this book is a psychological perspective on political violence conducted by state-agents. In particular it focuses on one former Security Branch policeman from South Africa, Paul Erasmus. The issue with which this thesis is concerned is how one can understand the motivations and intentions of perpetrators of political violence based on narrative accounts by the perpetrators themselves. The book considers previous academic studies on perpetrators of political violence, as well as media representations and transcripts from Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) relating to the perpetrator in question. A three-hour interview conducted with Paul Erasmus by the author is analysed using applied discourse analysis. The narrative is also examined in relation to the model set out by Foster et al (2005). It is found that Paul Erasmus locates his motivations and intentions in the context of the Cold War and the ideology prevailing amongst the Security Forces in South Africa at the time. It is also found that there is strong support for Foster et als’ (2005) model, particularly with reference to the notions of entitlement and masculinity.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The topic of this book is a psychological perspective on political violence conducted by state-agents. In particular it focuses on one former Security Branch policeman from South Africa, Paul Erasmus. The issue with which this thesis is concerned is how one can understand the motivations and intentions of perpetrators of political violence based on narrative accounts by the perpetrators themselves. The book considers previous academic studies on perpetrators of political violence, as well as media representations and transcripts from Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) relating to the perpetrator in question. A three-hour interview conducted with Paul Erasmus by the author is analysed using applied discourse analysis. The narrative is also examined in relation to the model set out by Foster et al (2005). It is found that Paul Erasmus locates his motivations and intentions in the context of the Cold War and the ideology prevailing amongst the Security Forces in South Africa at the time. It is also found that there is strong support for Foster et als¿ (2005) model, particularly with reference to the notions of entitlement and masculinity.

Biographie de l'auteur

Amanda Lucey holds a MPhil and a BSocSc Hons in Justice and Transformation from the University of Cape Town. She also holds a BSc Hons in Psychology from the University of Nottingham. Amanda works at the Institute for Security Studies in Cape Town as a consultant.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3838305035
ISBN 13 
9783838305035
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
124
Coordonnées du fabricant
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