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1 online resource (xxv, 297 pages) : illustrations. 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. Front Matter -- Theories and Concepts. The Need for Certainty as a Psychological Nexus for Individuals and Society / Arie W Kruglanski, Edward Orehek -- Self-Uncertainty, Social Identity, and the Solace of Extremism / Michael A Hogg -- Extremism is Normal / Dominic Abrams -- The Psychology of the Absurd / Travis Proulx -- Radical Worldview Defense in Reaction to Personal Uncertainty / Kees van den Bos, Annemarie Loseman -- The Uncertainty-Threat Model of Political Conservatism / John T Jost, Jaime L Napier -- Individuals and Groups. Dying to be Popular / Jason T Siegel, William D Crano, Eusebio M Alvaro, Andrew Lac, David Rast, Vanessa Kettering -- The Extremism of Everyday Life / Mark J Landau, Zachary K Rothschild, Daniel Sullivan -- Religious Zeal after Goal Frustration / Ian McGregor, Kyle A Nash, Mike Prentice -- Dehumanization, Demonization, and Morality Shifting / Roger Giner-Sorolla, Bernhard Leidner, Emanuele Castano -- Light from Dark / Todd L Pittinsky -- Groups and Society. Uncertainty, Insecurity, and Ideological Defense of the / Christopher M Federico, Grace M Deason -- Authoritarianism, Need for Closure, and Conditions of Threat / Jennifer L Merolla, Jennifer M Ramos, Elizabeth J Zechmeister -- Constructing Extremism / Viviane Seyranian -- Collective Uncertainty and Extremism / Fathali M Moghaddam, Karen Love -- Uncertainty, and the Roots and Prevention of Genocide and Terrorism / Ervin Staub -- Index. edited by Michael A. Hogg and Danielle L. Blaylock. Includes bibliographical references and index. Fanaticism Psychological aspects Radicalism Psychological aspects Uncertainty Psychological aspects Extremists Psychology PSYCHOLOGY Mental Health BF575.F16 E98 2012eb 155.9/2 Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012 (DLC) 2011010577 (OCoLC)709890428 9781444344042 1444344048 9781444344073 1444344072 10.1002/9781444344073 Wiley InterScience http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781444344073 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781444344073 N$T 111025 20171116094406.0 ocn758482841 eng