Quotes by Neil Smelser

“Terrorism is a universal ideology.”

“[These ideologies] suggest and demonstrate belief systems. They constitute such powerful ingredients which derive influence.”

“Ideology of assignment of agency has the tendency to target one set of people who have a long history of antagonist belief systems.”

“If the group is seen as a less than human agent, then this will justify inhumane treatment.”

“The ideology of strain and consistency vows that things fit together.”