Written by a psychologist and law enforcement officers, this book provides an overview of stress sources of, physiology, how much is too much? Specific stress factors in law enforcement, (hazards, supervision, testifying, post-shooting trauma, undercover assignments, women in law enforcement, cultural diversity). The book closes with chapters on controlling stress (physical and psychological techniques, developing support systems the work-family connection, modifying stress through organizational development.
Wayne Andersen is the author of twelve books, including "Manet: The Picnic and the Prostitute," and "Cezanne and the Eternal Feminine," His first book, "Gauguin's Paradise Lost" was a "New York Times" "Book of the Times." His recent book, "The Youth of Cezanne and Zola: Art and Literature in Paris," was acclaimed by the "Los Angeles Times Book Review" as "The Best of the Best in non-fiction" published in 2003.