From Traitor to Zealot
From Traitor to Zealot by Daniel Koehler, published by Cambridge University Press on November 18, 2021, is a comprehensive exploration of the complex journeys individuals take when transitioning from extremist ideologies to opposing beliefs. This 350-page book delves into the narratives of former neo-Nazis and radical left-wingers who have embraced new identities, examining the psychological and social dynamics that facilitate such profound transformations.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis of how these individuals navigate their new environments and gain acceptance within their new groups. The book investigates the overlapping influences of different extremist milieus, shedding light on the psychology of extremism and terrorism. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the fields of radicalization, counter-radicalization, social psychology, and political science, providing insights into the mechanisms that allow for such significant ideological shifts.
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What makes a neo-Nazi become a convinced anti-fascist or a radical left-winger become a devout Salafist? How do they manage to fit into their new environment and gain acceptance as a former enemy? The people featured in this book made highly puzzling journeys, first venturing into extremist milieus and then deciding to switch to the opposite side. By using their extraordinary life-stories and their own narratives, this book provides the first in-depth analysis of how and why people move between seemingly opposing extremist environments that can sometimes overlap and influence each other. It aims to understand how these extremists manage to convince their new group that they can be trusted, which also allows us to dive deep into the psychology of extremism and terrorism. This fascinating work will be of immense value to those studying radicalization and counter-radicalization in terrorism studies, social psychology and political science.
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