Drivers of violent extremism: hypotheses and literature review
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Publication
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Publication Year
2015
Publisher
Royal United Services Institute, United Kingdom
Pages
65p
Subject
Countering Extremism, Education, Radicalization
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Abstract
This review provides an independent critical analysis of the substantial academic literature, published since 2000, on what causes violent extremism.
The review examines the 17 hypotheses discussed in the 2008 DFID Paper titled ‘Drivers of Violent Extremism: Hypotheses and Evidence’ and discusses their validity. It aims to summarise the most important and credible academic literature, both in support of and against the hypothesis. The review is structured in sections for each hypothesis, preceded by an overall analytical assessment.
The review examines the 17 hypotheses discussed in the 2008 DFID Paper titled ‘Drivers of Violent Extremism: Hypotheses and Evidence’ and discusses their validity. It aims to summarise the most important and credible academic literature, both in support of and against the hypothesis. The review is structured in sections for each hypothesis, preceded by an overall analytical assessment.
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65 p.; illus.; 33 cm
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1