Articles
Scientific Facts, Misinformation, and Disinformation: On Media Violence — July 13, 2001
IBPP Editor
This article critiques a recent publication in the American Psychological Association's (APA) flagship journal, American Psychologist. This publication asserts that media reporting on scientific research concerning the effects of media violence on human psychology underreports those effects and misinforms the public.
Terrorism and Remorse: Psychology and the Death Penalty — July 13, 2001
IBPP Editor
This article provides commentary on the forensic psychological task to develop information bearing on penalties for convicted terrorists.
IBPP Research Associates
IBPP Research Associates: Tanzania — July 13, 2001
Staff Writer - The Express Online (Tanzania)
This article - Ghosts haunt liberals, by a staff writer at The Express (Tanzania) - was posted on the July 5-11, 2001 Issue (No. 219) of the newspaper. It cannot be provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
This article discusses concerns pertaining to the fact that witchcraft practices, myths, and other magical forces are central factors in decision-making for much of the Tanzanian population.
Trends
Trends. Colombian Rebels and Elite Interests: Rights and Wrongs on Human Rights — July 13, 2001
IBPP Editor
This article discusses and analyzes the reactions of elites to rebel actions (e.g., human rights violations, other violent actions) in Colombia.
Trends. The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: Philosophy Without a Stone — July 13, 2001
IBPP Editor
This article discusses support for and opposition to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, or CTBT, for nuclear weapons.
