Extremism and the psychology of uncertainty /

• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Hogg, Michael A., 1954-, Blaylock, Danielle L.
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
• Σειρά: Claremont Symposium on Applied Social Psychology.
• Θέματα: Fanaticism > Psychological aspects.; Radicalism > Psychological aspects.; Uncertainty > Psychological aspects.; Extremists > Psychology.; PSYCHOLOGY > Mental Health.; Electronic books.
• Φυσική περιγραφή: 1 online resource (xxv, 297 pages) : illustrations.
• Βιβλιογραφία: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9781444344042; 1444344048; 9781444344073; 1444344072
• DOI: 10.1002/9781444344073

Extremism and the Psychology of Uncertainty showcases cutting-edge scientific research on the extent to which uncertainty may lead to extremism. Contributions come from leading international scholars who focus on a wide variety of forms, facets and manifestations of extremist behavior.@* Systematically integrates and explores the growing diversity of social psychological perspectives on the uncertainty--extremism relationship@* Showcases contemporary cutting edge scientific research from leading international scholars @* Offers a broad perspective on extremism and focuses on a wide variety of different forms, facets and manifestations@* Accessible to social and behavioral scientists, policy makers and those with a genuine interest in understanding the psychology of extremism.