Dark Social Capital of Religious Radicals

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).

• 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.

“It is a timely and relevant piece of scholarship which, through the study of social elements at play in the process of radicalisation, offers a nuanced perspective of radicalisation as a social process and effectively demonstrates the transformative power of social capital within extremist groups. The book is a valuable addition to the literature on terrorism and radicalisation, contributing fresh insights and a new perspective by moving beyond traditional, security-focused narratives.”(Lulie El-Ashry, Religion in Austria, Vol. 8, 2023)