Extremism and the Psychology of Uncertainty
- ISBN-10
- 1444331280
- ISBN-13
- 9781444331288
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 328
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-12-12
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Authors
- Michael A. Hogg, Danielle L. Blaylock
Description
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
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