Friction how radicalization happens to them and us

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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Main Author: McCauley, Clark R. (-)
Other Authors: Moskalenko, Sophia
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press c2011.
Edition:1st ed
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009797956906719
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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 1800's, the US in the 1970's,
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (249 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199845446
9781282977341
9786612977343
9780199781126