Extremism by J.M. Berger (English) Paperback Book
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Extremism by J.M. Berger (English) Paperback Book. Extremism differs from ordinary unpleasantness-run-of-the-mill hatred and racism-by its sweeping rationalization of an insistence on violence. The apocalyptic jihadism of Al 's new "alt-right". Extremism by J.M. Berger. Extremism by J.M. Berger Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description What extremism is, how extremist ideologies are constructed, and why extremism can escalate into violence. Publisher Description What extremism is, how extremist ideologies are constructed, and why extremism can escalate into violence.A rising tide of extremist movements threaten to destabilize civil societies around the globe. It has never been more important to understand extremism, yet the dictionary definition-a logical starting point in a search for understanding-tells us only that extremism is "the quality or state of being extreme." In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, J. M. Berger offers a nuanced introduction to extremist movements, explaining what extremism is, how extremist ideologies are constructed, and why extremism can escalate into violence. Berger shows that although the ideological content of extremist movements varies widely, there are common structural , an expert on extremist movements and terrorism, explains that extremism arises from a perception of "us versus them," intensified by the conviction that the success of "us" is inseparable from hostile acts against "them." Extremism differs from ordinary unpleasantness-run-of-the-mill hatred and racism-by its sweeping rationalization of an insistence on violence. Berger illustrates his argument with case studies and examples from around the world and throughout history, from the destruction of Carthage by the Romans-often called "the first genocide"-to the apocalyptic jihadism of Al Qaeda, America's new "alt-right," and the anti-Semitic conspiracy tract The Protocols of the Elders of Zion. He describes the evolution of identity movements, individual and group radicalization, and more. If we understand the causes of extremism, and the common elements of extremist movements, Berger says, we will be more effective in countering compulsively readable introduction to extremism explains how these ideologies are constructed and how they escalate, offering both historical and contemporary examplesIn this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, J. M. Berger offers a nuanced introduction to the extremist movements threatening todestabilize civil societies around the explains what extremism is, how extremist ideologies are constructed, and why extremism can escalate into violence. Berger shows that although the ideological content of extremist movements varies widely, there are common structural describes the evolution of identity movements and individual and group radicalization, offering case studies and examples such as-. The destruction of Carthage by the Romans-often called "the first genocide".The apocalyptic jihadism of Al 's new "alt-right".The anti-Semitic conspiracy tract The Protocols of the Elders of ZionBerger, an expert on extremist movements and terrorism, explains that extremism arises from a perception of "us versus them," intensified by the conviction that the success of "us" is inseparable from hostile acts against "them." Extremism differs from ordinary unpleasantness-run-of-the-mill hatred and racism-by its sweeping rationalization of an insistence on violence. If we understand its causes and the common elements of its movements, Berger says, we will be more effective in countering it. Details ISBN 0262535874 ISBN-13 9780262535878 Title Extremism Author J.M. Berger Format Paperback Year 2018 Pages 200 Publisher MIT Press Ltd GEItemID:141686194; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! 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