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Based on decades of psychological research and personal experience, Fathali M. Moghaddam presents a new and dynamic introduction to the psychology of revolution. He sets out to explain what does and does not change with revolution using the concept of political plasticity or the malleability of political behavior. In turn, psychological theories of collective mobilization, the process of regime change, and explanations of what happens after re...

Based on decades of psychological research and personal experience, Fathali M. Moghaddam presents a new and dynamic introduction to the psychology of revolution. He sets out to explain what does and does not change with revolution using the concept of political plasticity or the malleability of political behavior. In turn, psychological theories of collective mobilization, the process of regime change, and explanations of what happens after re...

Political plasticity refers to limitations on how fast, how much, and in what ways political behavior does (or does not) change. In a number of important areas of behavior, such as leader-follower relations, ethnicity, religion, and the rich-poor divide, there has been long-term continuity of human behavior. These continuities are little impacted by factors assumed to bring about change such as electronic technologies, major wars, globalizatio...

Through the new concept "political plasticity", Moghaddam explores the puzzle of continuity and change in human behavior. This timely volume demonstrates how political plasticity can pave the path to fuller democracy and justice for oppressed and marginalised groups"--

Psychology is a discipline with global influence, but continues to neglect disadvantaged minorities and continues to adopt an incorrect model of science. This volume explains what has gone wrong, and what steps should be taken for psychology to become a constructive international force. Historically, psychologists have focused only on causal explanations of behavior, neglecting normatively regulated behavior and intentionality. By giving great...

This book explains what has gone wrong in psychology, and what steps need to be taken for psychology to become a constructive global force"--

This book uses the latest psychological science to examine the immigration experience globally, critically address challenges, and provide potential solutions to the multifaceted problems of contemporary immigration.

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The thought experiments in Shakespearean plays show how the roots of experimental psychology are found in early modern literature. Thought experiments also play a pivotal role in science. By exploring the role of thought experiments in experimental psychology and literature, this book develops a holistic approach to understanding human behavior.

Explores the recent international decline in democracy and the psychological appeal of authoritarianism in the context of rapid globalization. By understanding the psychological foundations of the surge in populism and authoritarian leadership, we can better develop ways to nurture and safeguard democracy.

Drawing from well established psychological principles, Fathali M. Moghaddam presents a dynamic, cyclical threestage model of mutual radicalization that explains how groups gather under extremist ideologies, establish rigid norms under authoritarian leadership, and develop antagonistic worldviews that exaggerate the threats posed by each other.

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Presenting a picture of the world giving rise to Islamic terrorism, Moghaddam argues that terrorism arises from a deep and pervasive identity crisis in Islamic societies, and shows us why individuals who are recruited into terrorist organizations believe it is the only viable alternative. The account presented in these 10 chapters is shaped by the author's first-hand experiences of life in the Islamic world, as well as his more than quarter-ce...

Fathali Moghaddam presents his "springboard model" of dictatorship, derived from both a substantive analysis of the common structures underlying dictatorial regimes and his own personal experience of life in a modern dictatorship. He discusses the importance of psychological processes such as displacement of aggression, conformity, obedience, fear, and cognitive dissonance as tools that aid the development and maintenance of dictatorships, as ...

Positioning analysis penetrates beneath surface issues to their underlying psychological causes and social effects, with the intention of defusing conflict and preventing existing conflict from escalating. As the growing literature shows, positioning analysis methods are not only effective in interpersonal and intergroup problems, but have considerable potential for resolving disputes on the world stage. Global Conflict Resolution through Posi...

Positioning analysis penetrates beneath surface issues to their underlying psychological causes and social effects, with the intention of defusing conflict and preventing existing conflict from escalating. As the growing literature shows, positioning analysis methods are not only effective in interpersonal and intergroup problems, but have considerable potential for resolving disputes on the world stage. Global Conflict Resolution through Posi...

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Political Behavior explores the intersection of psychology, political science, sociology, and human behavior. This encyclopedia integrates theories, research, and case studies from a variety of disciplines that inform this established area of study.

Illusions of control are explored in a wide variety of domains-from the micro level of the self and interpersonal relations to the macro level of large organizations and intergroup and international relations. The authors argue that people are motivated to control the world, and in particular, to control future events. This tendency is strong in Western industrialized societies, where modern science is seen as a means through which humans can ...

Applies psychological themes and theories on intergroup relations to a variety of cultures and conflicts across the globe. This book focuses on the implications of psychological research and theory for democracy and policies for managing diversity.

An analysis of the psychosocial basis of terrorism, offering theory and interventions for understanding, intervening and preventing this challenge to international security. It includes strategies to eliminate the conditions that give rise to terrorism as well as ways to treat terrorism's victims.