Extremism and the psychology of uncertainty / edited by Michael A. Hogg and Danielle L. Blaylock. [electronic resource] Hogg, Michael A., 1954- Blaylock, Danielle L. Fanaticism Psychological aspects. Radicalism Psychological aspects. Uncertainty Psychological aspects. Extremists Psychology. BF575.F16 E98 2012eb 155.9/2 22 Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record. 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. Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. 2012. 2012 Text 1 online resource (xxv, 297 pages) : http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781444344073 eng The Claremont Symposium on Applied Social Psychology Claremont Symposium on Applied Social Psychology. Extremism and the psychology of uncertainty. Extremism and the psychology of uncertainty.