The present volume discusses the subject of provocation and its various applications in the field of political science. Provocation itself combines the artificial induction of events, attitudes and human behavior, and the unilateral prejudging of issues, resulting in the interlocutor being surprised, trapped, manipulated or extorted. A political provocation manifests itself in various forms: productive or parasitic; pointed, collective or networked influence; initiative or reactive and reflexive; causal, deceptive or discrediting; constructive or destructive. The author brings forth real-world examples to illuminate the various intricacies of this concept, its applications, aims, and much more.

Miros?aw Karwat is a professor at the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Warsaw, Poland. He specializes in political theory and social engineering. His research focuses on political manipulation, participation mechanisms, patterns and styles of political action, including political pathology.