The book delves into the cultural clash between Western and Arab societies, emphasizing that this conflict stems from differing cognitive styles. Abdennur explores the nuances of Arab culture by examining its foundational epistemological approaches, rather than merely addressing surface-level political and institutional actions. This focus aims to provide a deeper understanding of the potential within Arab culture.
In Camouflaged Aggression in Organizations, Alexander Abdennur unveils his theory of two modes of aggression in organizations: confrontational and camouflaged. Focusing on camouflaged aggression, he describes patterns of behaviour and shows how these intersect with personality and sociocultural factors. He defines the effects of non-confrontational aggression in terms of organizational and mental health. In discussing prevention and control of this harmful behaviour, Abdennur recommends a cognitive approach to manage workplace hostility in businesses, the public sector, and not-for-profit organizations. Professionals, professors, and students of psychology, organizational behaviour, and criminology will find this a necessary and insightful resource.