Psychological Warfare

In psychological warfare, the aim is to influence the mind and spirit of a society. Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan discusses these techniques in Psychological Warfare, focusing on their effects on human and societal psychology.

Chinese commander Sun Tzu, author of the earliest known book on warfare techniques, dedicates a significant portion of his work to psychologically breaking down the opponent. Psychological Warfare techniques and tactics are among the most important military strategies. Psychological warfare, conducted with long-term plans and strategies for a specific purpose, has been a frequently employed method of struggle during both hot and cold war periods.

In Psychological Warfare, Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan scientifically examines how this military term is used in our daily lives, from historical times to the present, through examples from Turkey and the world.

Beyond classic psychological warfare knowledge, the book also covers sub-topics such as information warfare, electromagnetic warfare, mind control, propaganda methods and the computer revolution, internet attacks, historical information, developing suicidal tendencies, the effects of oppressive cultures, the transition from a culture of obedience to a democratic culture, analyses of the psychological states of those involved in psychological warfare, and how human emotions are influenced.

Publication Date: 2016

ISBN: 978-975-362-729-0

Print Run: 21st Edition

Language: Turkish

Number of Pages: 352

Publisher: Timaş Yayınları