Overview
Discusses extremism across the spectrum, from Islamist to Far Right and that related to Northern Ireland
Offers strong empirical and academic analysis, including interview and focus-group data
Provides contemporary and up-to-date arguments with the latest security developments in mind
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Identity, Extremism, Radicalization, Terrorism
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State, Society, Narrative, Political Myth
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About this book
This book provides a detailed application of identity theory to contemporary questions of extremism, radicalization and security. The analysis considers how identity forms a central aspect of notions of extremism and security in Western societies, as articulated both by political leaders, the media and the government. It also takes a close and critical look at counter-extremism policy in contemporary Western society. With its detailed and empirical approach to these questions, this book is an accessible and invaluable resource for academics, practitioners, policy-makers and general readers keen to establish a deeper understanding of the key societal security threats of the day.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Julian Richards is co-director of the Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies (BUCSIS) at the University of Buckingham in the UK. He co-founded BUCSIS in 2008 following a long career in security policy with the British government.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Extremism, Radicalization and Security
Book Subtitle: An Identity Theory Approach
Authors: Julian Richards
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55203-3
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-55202-6Published: 05 July 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-85595-0Published: 01 August 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-55203-3Published: 21 June 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 228
Topics: International Security Studies, Terrorism and Political Violence