Routledge Dynamics of Political Violence - Research Book

Dynamics of Political Violence provides a deep look into how violence emerges and develops from episodes of contentious politics. This volume from the Routledge Mobilization Series examines the forces that shape radicalization and the escalation of political conflict through a process-oriented perspective. By analyzing a wide range of empirical cases, the research covers diverse topics including anarchist movements, ethno-nationalist and left-wing militancy in Europe, and contemporary Islamist violence. It also explores insurgencies in South Africa and Latin America to identify patterns in how political movements transition into violent action. This book contributes to the ongoing development of process-and-mechanism-based models of contentious politics. It serves as a valuable resource for those studying sociology and political science, offering a structured way to understand the escalation of conflict in modern society.