About the book
Jeffrey Kaplan has been one of the most influential scholars of new religious movements, extremism and terrorism. His pioneering use of interpretive fieldwork among radical and violent subcultures opened up new fields of scholarship and vastly increased our understanding of the beliefs and activities of extremists. This collection features many of his seminal contributions to the field alongside several new pieces which place his work within the context of the latest research developments. Combining discussion of the methodological issues alongside a broad array of case studies, this will be essential reading for all students and scholars of extremism, religion and politics and terrorism.
Editions of Radical Religion and Violence
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- ISBN 9781317369875
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- ISBN 9781317369882
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Jeffrey Kaplan has been one of the most influential scholars of new religious movements, extremism and terrorism. His pioneering use of interpretive fieldwork among radical and violent subcultures opened up new fields of scholarship and vastly increased our understanding of the beliefs and activities of extremists. This collection features many of his seminal contributions to the field alongside several new pieces which place his work within the context of the latest research developments. Combining discussion of the methodological issues alongside a broad array of case studies, this will be essential reading for all students and scholars of extremism, religion and politics and terrorism.
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What is Radical Religion and Violence about?
Jeffrey Kaplan has been one of the most influential scholars of new religious movements, extremism and terrorism. His pioneering use of interpretive fieldwork among radical and violent subcultures opened up new fields of scholarship and vastly increased our understanding of the beliefs and activities of extremists. This collection features many of his seminal contributions to the field alongside several new pieces which place his work within the context of the latest research developments. Combining discussion of the methodological issues alongside a broad array of case studies, this will be essential reading for all students and scholars of extremism, religion and politics and terrorism.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Radical Religion and Violence?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Political ideologies and movements > Far-right political ideologies and movements
Where can I read a sample of Radical Religion and Violence?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317369875
Is Radical Religion and Violence part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Extremism and Democracy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Radical Religion and Violence?
Jeffrey Kaplan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Radical Religion and Violence is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317369875) and pdf(ISBN 9781317369882)