Extremism and the psychology of uncertainty. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Michael A. Hogg and Danielle L. Blaylock.
• Other Names: Hogg, Michael A, 1954-; Blaylock, Danielle L
• Contents: Extremism and the Psychology of Uncertainty; Contents; Notes on Contributors; Preface: From Uncertainty to Extremism xv; Part I: Theories and Concepts; 1 The Need for Certainty as a Psychological Nexus for Individuals and Society; 2 Self-Uncertainty, Social Identity, and the Solace of Extremism; 3 Extremism Is Normal: The Roles of Deviance and Uncertainty in Shaping Groups and Society; 4 The Psychology of the Absurd: How Existentialists Addressed (and Succumbed to) Extremist Beliefs; 5 Radical Worldview Defense in Reaction to Personal Uncertainty.
• Publisher Details: Chichester : Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxv, 297 pages)
• Subjects: 155.9/2; Extremists -- Psychology; Radicalism -- Psychological aspects; Radicalism -- Social aspects; Uncertainty; Psychology; Radicalism -- Psychological aspects; Uncertainty; Electronic books; Electronic book
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781444331288; 1444331280; 9781444331295; 1444331299; 9781444344042; 1444344048; 9781444344073; 1444344072; 9781444344059; 1444344056; 9781444344066; 1444344064
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.