Radicalism and Music: An Introduction to the Music Cultures of al-Qa’ida, Racist Skinheads, Christian-Affiliated Radicals, and Eco-Animal Rights Militants books (Wesleyan)

Offering a convincing argument for music's transformational impact on the radicalization, reinforcement, and motivational techniques of violent political activists, Radicalism and Music makes a case for the careful examination of music's role in radical cultures as evidenced by the actions of the Frankfurt Airport shooter Arid Uka, Sikh Temple murderer Wade Page, white supremacist Matthew Hale, and animal-rights activist Walter Bond, among others. 

Based on interviews, email correspondence, concerts, and videos, Radicalism explores music as a "sound strategy," exploited to its fullest potential as a tool for recruiting and retaining members by members of al-Qa'ida, the Hammerskin Nation, Christian Identity, Kids in Ministry International, Earth First!, and Vegan Straight Edge.