Mass Hate: The Global Rise of Genocide and Terror

by Neil J. Kressel

Mass Hate explores why the brutality of humankind erupted and flowed more expansively in the twentieth century than ever before. Psychologist Neil Kressel recommends specific steps to help stem this bloody global tide of slaughter, terror and genocide. In his investigation, Kressel focuses on the horrifying butchery in Rwanda, the terrifying tactics of rape and torture of women in Bosnia, the systematic murder of Jews and others during the Holocaust. He examines history, psychology, and political science for explanations of what propels a citizen to raise a machete against innocent neighbors, and, in a moving conclusion, suggests practical ways for humankind to eradicate the causes of mass hate. Now included in the preface is a discussion of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, on New York and the Pentagon.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

312 pages, Paperback

First published January 23, 2002

About the author

Neil J. Kressel is a professor of psychology at the William Paterson University in New Jersey, USA.

Areas of specialization:
Psychology of Religion, Political Psychology, Psychology of International Conflict, Prejudice and Race Relations, Antisemitism, Genocide, Forensic Psychology, Social Psychology, Arab-Israeli Conflict, Psychology of Social issues, Psychology of Personality, Psychology and History, Modern History.

Strong interest in journalism. Strong interest in political and methodological biases in social research.

Professional Background:
Visiting Associate Professor at Yale University (2008-2009). Taught at Harvard, New York University, Stevens Institute, and elsewhere. Trained in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy by Albert Ellis. Member, Editorial Board, Political Psychology and Member, Editorial Board, Journal for the Study of Anti-Semitism. Media Appearances: National Public Radio, Voice of America, MSNBC, Fox News, ABC-TV, History Channel, News12-NJ, and others.

Education/Licensing:

Ph.D. (Social Psychology) Harvard University
M.A. (Psychology and Social Relations) Harvard University
M.A. (Comparative History) Brandeis University
B.A. (History) Brandeis University (Magna cum Laude with Highest Honors in History)
New York State Psychology License

Research Projects: religious extremism, radicalization, antisemitism, psychology of religion

Reviews

[Colin · Rating 1 out of 5]

dnf beyond the preface as it absolutely reeked of Islamophobia, and the discussion on the Middle East’s “collective delusional obsession” with Israel really lost me. a clear example of mass hate without reading anything past page 11!