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This accessible book identifies twelve mechanisms of political radicalization that can move individuals, groups, and the masses to increased sympathy and support for political violence. Terrorism is an extreme form of radicalization, and the book describes pathways to terrorism to demonstrate the tw...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: McCauley, Clark R. (Author), Moskalenko, Sophia (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2011.
Subjects:
Radicalism > Psychological aspects.
Political violence > Psychological aspects.
Terrorism > Psychological aspects.
Radicalisme > Aspect psychologique.
Violence politique > Aspect psychologique.
Terrorisme > Aspect psychologique.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom & Security > Terrorism.
Radikalismus.
Politik.
Gewalt.
Terrorismus.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:This accessible book identifies twelve mechanisms of political radicalization that can move individuals, groups, and the masses to increased sympathy and support for political violence. Terrorism is an extreme form of radicalization, and the book describes pathways to terrorism to demonstrate the twelve mechanisms at work. Written by two psychologists who are acknowledged radicalization experts and consultants to the Department of Homeland Security, Friction draws heavily on case histories. The case material is wide-ranging - drawn from Russia in the late 1800s, the US in the 1970s, and the ra.
Physical Description:1 online resource (240 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190629328
0190629320
9780190629335
0190629339

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