Extremism offers a compact, analytical overview of how radical ideologies are built and why some movements escalate into violence. Drawing on historical and contemporary examples, the text maps common structural elements that recur across very different groups.

The book explores identity dynamics, the psychological and social pathways to radicalization, and the ways rhetoric and organization normalize violence. It emphasizes patterns—an "us versus them" framing, totalizing narratives, and mechanisms that move belief toward action.

Selected case studies range from ancient episodes of mass violence to modern movements such as apocalyptic jihadism and the contemporary alt-right, plus influential antisemitic tracts that shaped conspiratorial thinking. These examples illustrate recurring processes rather than isolated causes.

• How extremist ideologies are constructed
• Stages and drivers of radicalization
• Historical and modern case studies
• Insights for analysis and response

Accessible to students, policy analysts, and general readers, the book clarifies what unites diverse extremist movements and why understanding structure matters for any response.

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