The Three Pillars of Radicalization

Arie W. Kruglanski Jocelyn J. Bélanger and Rohan Gunaratna present a new model of radicalization that takes into account factors that activate the individual's quest for significance. Synthesizing varied empirical evidence this volume reinterprets prior theories of radicalization and examines major issues in deradicalization and recidivism which will only become more relevant as communities continue to negotiate the threat of extremism.