Extremism and the Psychology of Uncertainty

Extremism and the Psychology of Uncertainty showcases cutting-edge scientific research 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 and those with a genuine interest in understanding the psychology of extremism

Keywords: Applied Social Psychology, individuals,  , society, deviance, terrorism, violence, authoritarianism, genocide, social, group