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ID094862
Title ProperStudy of new religious movements and the radicalization of home-grown terrorists
Other Title Informationopening a dialogue
LanguageENG
AuthorDawson, Lorne L
Publication2010.
Summary / Abstract (Note)This article examines: (1) the obvious reasons for, and curious absence of, a dialogue between scholars studying new religious movements (NRMs), particularly those responsible for acts of mass violence, and those studying processes of radicalization in home-grown terrorist groups; (2) the substantial parallels between established understandings of who joins NRMs, how, and why and recent findings about who joins terrorist groups in a Western context, how, and why; and (3) the ways in which explanations of the causes of violent behaviour in NRMs are pertinent to securing a more systematic and complete grasp of the process of radicalization in terrorist cells. The latter discussion focuses on the role of apocalyptic belief systems and charismatic forms of authority, highlighting the behavioural consequences of this dangerous combination and their possible strategic significance. Recommendations are made for further research, integrating insights from the two fields of study.
`In' analytical NoteTerrorism and Political Violence Vol. 22, No. 1; Jan-Mar 2010: p.1 - 21
Journal SourceTerrorism and Political Violence Vol. 22, No. 1; Jan-Mar 2010: p.1 - 21
Key WordsRadicalization ;  Religious Violence ;  Terrorism


 
 
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