The book focuses on the psychosocial effects that organized crime related violence has produced in Mexico. It connects one of the major worries of our times terrorism with the conditions of peacelessness that prevail in Mexico. Specifically, the project explores the role played by fear as a peace disruptor, as well as one of the most important obstacles to social and democratic development, and inclusiveness. The volume contributes to the debate on whether the escalation of violence in Mexico since 2006 has produced circumstances similar to those countries that suffer terrorism, and to what degree that discussion can help in the construction of a more democratic and inclusive society.

Establishes the framework for psychosocial comparisons between Mexico and countries that experience terrorism Engages with research from the Mexico Research Center for Peace with the goal of furthering discussions Explores the role played by fear as a disruptor of peace in Mexico

Autorentext
Mauricio Meschoulam is Professor at Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico.

Inhalt

1. Chapter 1: Introduction.- 2. Chapter 2: Terrorism and Fear: Their Impact on Social and Democratic Development.- 3. Chapter 3: Terror and Fear: The Mexican Case.- 4. Chapter 4: Violence and Its Psychosocial Effects in Mexico.- 5. Chapter 5: Social Construction of Fear: The Role of Experience, Observation and Conversation.- 6. Chapter 6: Social Construction of Fear: The Role of the Media.- 7. Chapter 7: Public Policy Proposals and General Recommendations.- 8. Chapter 8: Summary and Conclusions.