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Resistance to repression and violence : global psychological perspectives /

Democratic backsliding, increased great power competition, hate speech and violence, mass atrocities and genocides, civil wars, revolution and counter-revolution - the 21st century has become increasingly repressive and dangerous for political participation across the globe. At the same time, there...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Zeineddine, Fouad Bou (Editor), Vollhardt, Johanna (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Subjects:
Social action > Psychological aspects.
Political participation > Psychological aspects.
Violence > Psychological aspects.
Persecution > Psychological aspects.
Victims > Psychology.
Action sociale > Aspect psychologique.
Participation politique > Aspect psychologique.
Violence > Aspect psychologique.
Persécutions > Aspect psychologique.
Victimes > Psychologie.
PSYCHOLOGY.
Social Psychology.
Sociology & anthropology.
Politics and Government.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Democratic backsliding, increased great power competition, hate speech and violence, mass atrocities and genocides, civil wars, revolution and counter-revolution - the 21st century has become increasingly repressive and dangerous for political participation across the globe. At the same time, there has been an increased protest and proliferation of resistance movements. This seeming paradox has raised many questions, primarily: What motivates people to resist at the risk of their lives and livelihoods?
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197687703
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