Book Details

• Authors: Lt Col Dr Samir Rawat, Professor Ole Boe, Dr Andrzej Piotrowski

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 876

• Release Date: 01-12-2020

• ISBN: 9788131611838

• Language: English
  

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

About the Book

This comprehensive two-volume work brings together 47 experts from 16 countries to explore how military psychology can aid in addressing, managing, and recovering from the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Focused on both theory and practical application, the book presents 41 chapters that examine the roles of military and police psychologists in dealing with trauma, stress, resilience, leadership, and crisis management during times of unprecedented global disruption.

Drawing from diverse international experiences, the volume combines military and civilian perspectives to cover themes such as post-pandemic leadership, psychological resilience, strategic adaptation, and mental health support for both combatants and civilians. Case studies and research span across countries like India, Norway, Poland, USA, Brazil, Indonesia, Iran, Romania, Serbia, and more, making it a global resource for scholars, defense personnel, emergency responders, and policymakers.

This volume stands as a pioneering contribution in the field of military psychology and crisis leadership, offering theoretical depth, empirical research, and actionable strategies for post-pandemic reconstruction with a psychological lens.

Key Topics Covered

• Psychological interventions in crises

• Resilience training and leadership adaptation

• Cross-cultural approaches to mental health during COVID-19

• Military strategy in public health emergencies

• PTSD and burnout among first responders

• Integrative strategies for individual and collective recovery

• Emotional labor and gendered responses to crises

About the Editors

Lt Col Dr Samir Rawat is a decorated Indian Army veteran and military psychologist, with international recognition for his work on leadership and trauma psychology.

Professor Ole Boe is a cognitive psychologist and leadership expert from Norway with a military background, currently serving at University of South-Eastern Norway.

Dr Andrzej Piotrowski is a Polish military psychologist with extensive research in psychosocial functioning in uniformed professions, widely published and globally active in academic forums.