Psychologists examine causes and effects of the fear of flying in this handbook covering current theory, research, and practice internationally. The book provides a reference for commercial and military aviation professionals, as well as general readers, researchers, counselors, and therapists. Bor (clinical psychology, Royal Free Hospital, London) and van Gerwen (a psychologist and founding father of the international World Conferences on Fear of Flying) edit 15 topics including the influence of media on perceptions of flying risk, cognitive coping and anxiety, brief solution-focused therapy, and virtual reality exposure therapy. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR More Reviews and Recommendations

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