Unravelling Radicalisation

The term radicalisation is being used by politicians, activist groups, the media, governmental organisations, and many other groups, although it lacks conceptual clarity and insufficient consideration is given to its historical context. This edited book offers a reflective overview of the state of the research by addressing questions such as 'what is radicalisation?' and 'does the concept help us to understand political violence differently?' across the social sciences. From a global selection of scholars, it explores the definition and the utilisation of the concept of radicalisation, pathway modelling, and the impact of gender, religion, and ideologies on radicalisation. It combines theoretical and historical analysis, providing a good introduction for any scholar and student starting in that field.

Offers an overview of the use of the term radicalisation as a scientific concept Covers topics such as theories, pathways, religions and ideologies Speaks to those who specialise in political violence, conflict studies, international studies, and peace studies

Autorentext

Dr Gilbert McLaughlin is a lecturer in criminology at the Liverpool Hope University, UK.

Dr Antoinette Raffaela Huber is a senior lecturer in criminology at the University of Liverpool, UK.

Klappentext

The term radicalisation is being used by politicians, activist groups, the media, governmental organisations, and many other groups, although it lacks conceptual clarity and insufficient consideration is given to its historical context. This edited book offers a reflective overview of the state of the research by addressing questions such as 'what is radicalisation?' and 'does the concept help us to understand political violence differently?' across the social sciences. From a global selection of scholars, it explores the definition and the utilisation of the concept of radicalisation, pathway modelling, and the impact of gender, religion, and ideologies on radicalisation. It combines theoretical and historical analysis, providing a good introduction for any scholar and student starting in that field.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Unravelling Radicalisation.- Chapter 2: Is radicalisation a good concept.- Chapter 3: How and Why They Radicalise A Psychosocial Perspective.- Chapter 4: Rationalist Directions in Radicalisation Studies.- Chapter 5: Is it Really Radicalisation Predatory aggression Across Contexts.- Chapter 6: Affective polarisation Dehumanisation of the Adversary and Political violence.- Chapter 7: The Emotional Logics of Violent Radicalisation.- Chapter 8: Misplaced Retribution Revenge Nihilism and Radicalisation Against the State.- Chapter 9: Hindutva Radicalisation of the Indian Youth and its Impact on Freedom of Religion.- Chapter 10: Radicalisation in Kenya: Understanding Political violence and Extremism in a Complex Socio-Political Landscape.- Chapter 11: Examining the Radicalisation Processes of Sectarian identities in Pakistan.- Chapter 12: Gender Misogyny and the internet The Radicalisation of Young Men in the Involuntary celibate Incel Community.- Chapter 13: Breaking the Binary: Mixed Extremism and the Contemporary UK Landscape of Radicalisation.- Chapter 14: Radicalisation A concept used in the Courtroom.