Religious Fundamentalism and Social Identity

By Peter Herriot

Applies social identity theory to fundamentalism, addressing two key questions: why do fundamentalists identify themselves as an in-group fighting against various out-groups? How do the psychological needs for self-esteem and meaning motivate them?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415416779
• ISBN13: 9780415416771
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.6"