This innovative book examines radicalization from new psychological perspectives by examining the different typologies of radicalising individuals, what makes individuals resilient against radicalisation, and events that can trigger individuals to radicalise or to de-radicalise. What is radicalization? Which psychological processes or events in a person's life play a role in radicalization? What determines whether a personal is resilient against radicalization and is deradicalization something that we can achieve? This book goes beyond previous publications on this topic by identifying concrete key events in the process of radicalisation, providing a useful theoretical framework that summarizes the current state-of-the-art research on radicalization and deradicalization. A model is presented in which a distinction is made between different levels of radicalization and deradicalization, with key underlying psychological needs? discussed: the need for identity, justice, significance and sensation. The authors also describe what makes people resilient against messages from "the outside world" when they belong to an extremist group, and discuss observable events which may "trigger" a person to radicalize (further) or to deradicalize. Including real world examples, and clear guidelines for interventions aimed at prevention of radicalisation and stimulation of de-radicalisation, this is essential reading for policy makers, researchers, practitioners, and students interested in this crucial societal issue.

Book Information
ISBN 9781138897564
Author Allard R. Feddes
Format Hardback
Page Count 190
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd