TY - BOOK AU - Gemmerli, Tobias ED - Danish Institute for International Studies TI - Radicalisation: : A Politically Contrived Concept T2 - DIIS Policy Brief PY - 2015/// CY - Østbanegade 117, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark PB - Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) KW - Terrorismo KW - Movimientos extremistas N2 - This brief examines some of the different interpretations of radicalization, ideas on why people become radicalized and theories on how people become radicalized. A key argument of the author is that there is no consensus on the definition of the concept of radicalization and that this has serious consequences for counter-radicalization initiatives. In light of this, the author also provides recommendations on how to develop a clearer definition of radicalization as well as how to better use the concept UR - http://pure.diis.dk/ws/files/284730/PB_Radicalisation_EN_FINAL_WEB.pdf ER -