Extremism, Radicalization and Security

An Identity Theory Approach
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-3-319-55202-6
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 228 Seiten, HC runder Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 4249 g

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. 

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Richards, Julian

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen Nationale und Internationale Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Gewalt Terrorismus, Religiöser Fundamentalismus
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen
• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Ethnologie Kultur- und Sozialethnologie: Politische Ethnologie, Recht, Organisation, Identität

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1:  Introduction.- Chapter 2: Identity Politics and security.- Chapter 3: Radicalization, extremism, terrorism.- Chapter 4: Reactive identity movements.- Chapter 5: Political myth and discourse analysis in security.- Chapter 6: Identity and security narratives in contemporary Britain.- Chapter 7: State policy and strategy: Prevent, “multi-agency” responses and the way forward.- Chapter 8:  Conclusions.

Über Autor(innen)

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.