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Title The psychology of extremism / Katherine V. Aumer, editor
Published Cham : Springer, 2020

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Contents Chapter 1. Homogamy And Tribalism : How Our Desire to Belong Can Lead to Extremist Identification -- Chapter 2. Shared Hatred Bringing People Together and Bonding Us -- Chapter 3. Emotional Contagion and Our Relationships : Dealing with the Impact of Extremist Identities with Those We Love -- Chapter 4. "Deplorables" Reciprocal Dehumanization across Party Lines -- Chapter 5. Identity, Extremism, and (De) Radicalization
Summary This volume examines the psychological factors, environments, and social factors contributing to identification with extremist identities and ideologies. Incorporating recent findings on interpersonal relationships, emotions, and social identity, the book aims to improve understanding of what makes individuals vulnerable to extremism. It concludes with a discussion of the intricacies of identification with extremist groups, a proposal for de-radicalization, and a call for awareness as a means to resist polarization
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 3, 2021)
Subject Radicalism -- Psychological aspects
Radicalism -- Psychological aspects
Radicalisme.
Psicologia social.
Genre/Form Llibres electrònics.
Form Electronic book
Author Aumer, Katherine, editor.
LC no. 2021378563
ISBN 9783030596989
3030596982