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In Bleeding Hearts: From Passionate Activism to Violent Insurgency in Egypt, Abdallah Hendawy delves into the wave of violence in Egypt that followed the 2013 military coup. The book explores the transformation of several political activists from peaceful protesters to armed insurgents, shedding light on the psychological and political factors that drove them to abandon nonviolent resistance in favor of violent tactics. Hendawy challenges existing theories of radicalization that attribute such shifts to ideological or religious motivations, emphasizing the role of repressive political environments in shaping these transformations. Through qualitative data, ethnographic observations, and interviews, the author offers an in-depth look at the human and social dynamics behind the radicalization of individuals involved in the Egyptian insurgency. In Bleeding Hearts: From Passionate Activism to Violent Insurgency in Egypt, Abdallah Hendawy delves into the wave of violence in Egypt that followed the 2013 military coup. The book explores the transformation of several political activists from peaceful protesters to armed insurgents, shedding light on the psychological and political factors that drove them to abandon nonviolent resistance in favor of violent tactics. Hendawy challenges existing theories of radicalization that attribute such shifts to ideological or religious motivations, emphasizing the role of repressive political environments in shaping these transformations. Through qualitative data, ethnographic observations, and interviews, the author offers an in-depth look at the human and social dynamics behind the radicalization of individuals involved in the Egyptian insurgency. Bleeding Hearts offers a compelling examination of how political repression can lead to radicalization, providing fresh perspectives on the causes of insurgency. Hendawy’s work is a critical contribution to the study of political violence, radicalization, and activism, making it an essential read for scholars and practitioners interested in conflict resolution, counter-terrorism, and Middle Eastern politics.Ideal for scholars and practitioners in the fields of political science, conflict studies, terrorism studies, and Middle Eastern studies. It is also relevant to policymakers and peacebuilding organizations dealing with radicalization.