The Fundamentalist Mindset
Download or Read eBook The Fundamentalist Mindset PDF written by Charles B. Strozier and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2010-05-27 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Charles B. Strozier |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 297 |
Release | : 2010-05-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780195379655 |
ISBN-13 | : 0195379659 |
Rating | : 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Fundamentalist Mindset by : Charles B. Strozier
Book excerpt: This work sheds light on the psychology of fundamentalism, with a particular focus on those who become extremists and fanatics. The contributors identify several factors: a radical dualism, a destructive inclination to interpret authoritative texts paranoid thinking, and an apocalyptic world view.