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Disrupting Pathways to Genocide explores the intricate process of ideological radicalisation that leads to genocidal violence, focusing on the factors that facilitate the transformation of political and societal ideologies into violent actions. Elisabeth Hope Murray delves into the psychology of radicalisation, the construction of "otherness," and the creation of ideologies that justify the annihilation of perceived enemies. By examining historical case studies, the book dissects the ideological steps that make genocide possible, emphasizing the ways in which ideologies of exclusion and dehumanisation spread within societies. The book's key focus is on the mechanisms that drive ideological radicalisation and how these processes can be disrupted to prevent the escalation of violence. Murray argues that understanding the roots of radicalisation is crucial to disrupting the pathways to genocide, offering critical insights into the role of ideology in shaping violent political landscapes. Given the ongoing challenges of political violence, extremism, and the rise of radical ideologies in various regions, this book provides a timely examination of the mechanisms that enable such violence. Its relevance to contemporary efforts in counter-radicalisation and conflict resolution is significant, as it contributes to understanding how ideologies that support violence can be dismantled before they escalate into mass atrocities.