Description
Book SynopsisTerrorism, mass uprisings, and political extremism are in the news every day. It is no coincidence that these phenomena come together at the beginning of a new era. Radicals, Revolutionaries, and Terrorists provides a comprehensive survey of the intersection of radical social movements and political violence.
Trade Review"In this sweeping and powerful book, Beck provides an indispensable guide to how culture, ideology, and social organization combine to give rise to radicalism in terrorism and revolutions."
Jack A. Goldstone, George Mason University
"A succinct, punchy, well-written, and deeply analytical study on a topic of genuine contemporary significance, Radicals, Revolutionaries, and Terrorists is a powerful corrective to dominant understandings of why individuals become involved in radical, often violent, forms of political action and contestation. Through careful contextualization and synthesis of complementary theoretical and empirical perspectives, and without resort to essentialism or reductionism, the author provides a powerful critical lens for understanding much contemporary political violence. Highly recommended."
Richard Jackson, University of Otago, New Zealand
"Highly recommended"
Sociology
Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables
Acknowledgments
Part I: The Known Knowns
Chapter 1. What is Radicalism?
Chapter 2. Who is Radical?
Chapter 3. How Do Radical Movements Organize?
Chapter 4. When and Where Does Radicalism Occur?
Part II: The Known Unknowns
Chapter 5. Is Radicalism about Ideas and Ideology?
Chapter 6. Is There a Life Cycle of Radicalism?
Chapter 7. How and Why Does Radicalism Diffuse in Waves?
Chapter 8. What is the Past and Future of Radicalism?
Notes
References
