The dark social capital of religious radicals : Jihadi networks and mobilization in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, 1998-2018 / Johannes Saal.
Saal, Johannes.
2021
HN460.R3
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Title The dark social capital of religious radicals : Jihadi networks and mobilization in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, 1998-2018 / Johannes Saal.
Author Saal, Johannes.
ISBN 9783658328429 (electronic bk.)
3658328428 (electronic bk.)
9783658328412
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-32842-9
Imprint Wiesbaden : Springer VS, 2021.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (543 pages)
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-658-32842-9 doi
Call Number HN460.R3
Dewey Decimal Classification 320.55/7
Summary With the departure of European Muslims to the Islamic State and a wave of terrorist attacks in Europe in recent years, the questions of why and how individuals radicalize to Jihadi extremism attracted keen interest. This thesis examines how individuals radicalize by applying a theoretical framework that primarily refers to social capital theory, the economics of religion, and social movement theory. The analysis of the biographical backgrounds, pathways of radicalization, and network connections of more than 1,300 Jihadi extremists from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland shows that radicalization primarily need to be considered as a social process of isolation from former social contacts and affiliation with a new religious group. Radicalization is characterized by the transformation of social capital and often channeled through so-called Strong ties to friends and family members. These peer networks constitute the social fundament of radical clusters on the local level which are usually linked to a broader milieu through exclusive mosque communities and religious authorities. Bonding social capital within these radical groups minimizes the risk of betrayal and promotes trust essential for clandestine and risky activities. About the author Sociologist of religion and political scientist Dr. Johannes Saal is a research assistant at the Center for Religion, Economy and Politics (University of Lucerne).
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Series Politik und Religion.
Available in Other Form Dark Social Capital of Religious Radicals.
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Introduction
Theory: The Dark Social Capital Of Religious Radicals
Data Sources And Methods Of Data Analysis
Socio-Demographic And Socio-Economic Backgrounds
Dynamics Of Jihadi Networks
Geographical Clusters
Mobilizing Members
Mobilizing Cohesion
Mobilizing Funds And Charity
Mobilizing Violence
Conclusion.

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