Extremism and the Psychology of Uncertainty showcases cutting-edge scientificresearch 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 andthose with a genuine interest in understanding the psychology of extremism INDICE: Preface and Introduction. PART I: Theories and Concepts. 1.The need for certainty as a psychological nexus for individuals and society (Arie Kruglanski and Edward Orehek, University of Maryland). 2.Self-uncertainty, social identity and the solace of extremism (Michael A. Hogg, Claremont Graduate University). 3.Extremism is normal: The roles of deviance and uncertainty in shaping groups and society (Dominic Abrams, University of Kent, UK). 4.The psychology of the absurd: How existentialists addressed (and succumbed to) extremist beliefs (Travis Proulx, Simon Fraser University, Canada). 5. Radical worldview defense in reaction to personal uncertainty (Kees van den Bos and Annemarie Loseman, Utrecht University, The Netherlands). 6. The uncertainty-threat model of political conservatism (John T. Jost, New York University and Jaime L. Napier, Yale University). PART II: Individuals and Groups. 7. Dying to be popular: A purposive explanation of adolescent willingness to endure harm (Jason T. Siegel, William D. Crano, Eusebio M. Alvaro, Andrew Lac, David Rast, and Vanessa Kettering, Claremont Graduate University). 8. The extremism of everyday life: Fetishism as a defense against existential uncertainty (Mark J. Landau, Zach Rothschild and Daniel Sullivan, University of Kansas). 9. Religious zeal after goal frustration (Ian McGregor, Kylie A. Nash, and Mike Prentice, York University, Canada). 10. Dehumanization, demonization and morality shifting: Paths to moral certainty in extremist violence (Roger Giner-Sorolla, University of Kent, Bernhard Leidner, and Emanuele Castano, New School for Social Research). 11. Light from dark: Uncertainty and extreme positive acts toward the other(Todd L. Pittinsky, Stony Brook University). PART III: Groups and Society 12.Uncertainty, insecurity, and ideological defense of the status quo: The extremitizing role of political expertise (Christopher M. Federico and Grace M. Deason, University of Minnesota). 13. Authoritarianism, need for closure and conditions of threat (Jennifer Merolla, Claremont Graduate University, Jennifer Ramos, Loyola Marymont University, Los Angeles, and Elizabeth Zechmeister, Vanderbilt University). 14. Constructing extremism: Uncertainty provocation and reduction by extremist leaders (Viviane Seyranian, Claremont Graduate University). 15. Collective uncertainty and extremism: A further discussion on the collective roots of subjective experience (Fathali Moghaddam and Karen Love, Georgetown University). 16. Uncertainty, and the roots and prevention of genocide andterrorism (Ervin Staub, University of Massachusetts).
- ISBN: 978-1-4443-3128-8
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 12/10/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés