| ID | 120329 |
| Title Proper | Coming to believe truths about Islamist radicalization in Europe |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Pisoiu, Daniela |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article addresses four assumptions behind many of the current theoretical and policy approaches to individual processes of Islamist radicalization in Europe: the association with terrorism and extremism; determinism; the extraordinary nature of radicals; and the reification of the grievance and collective identity discourse. It argues for an intentional and developmental, rather than structural and socio-economic feature-focused, approach to the explanation of the radicalization process, with the consideration of framing and socio-psychological mechanisms having an impact on individual decision-making processes, and for an overall, broader conceptual understanding of radicalism. |
| `In' analytical Note | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 25, No.2; Apr-Jun 2013: p.246-263 |
| Journal Source | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 25, No.2; Apr-Jun 2013: p.246-263 |
| Key Words | Extremism ; Islam ; Political Violence ; Radicalization ; Terrorism |