Download or read book The Wiley Handbook of the Psychology of Mass Shootings written by Laura C. Wilson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-11-14 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wiley Handbook of the Psychology of Mass Shootings gathers together the latest insights from research and practice in one timely and much-needed reference work. The first full-length academic examination of mass shootings from a psychological perspective Contains 21 essays written by a global team of experts Covers a broad range of topics, including the psychology of perpetrators, the role of the media, psychological considerations and clinical interventions for affected individuals, prevention, ethical issues, and areas for future research Provides best practices for clinicians, academics, and policymakers dealing with these increasingly prevalent incidents of violence