Extremism, Radicalization and Security [electronic resource] : An Identity Theory Approach  /
Richards, Julian.author.
This book considers the application of Identity Theory to contemporary debates on extremism, radicalization and security. Britain is taken as the focus of research, within which a unique comparative study is undertaken of identity politics and narratives across a spectrum of minority and majority-community perspectives. Debates concerning Islamophobia, Far Right extremism and state counter-extremism and counter-terrorism policy are subjected to critical scrutiny. This book will appeal to scholars and interested observers alike of contemporary politics and security in the West, and the critical role played by identity within that picture. .
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.
This book considers the application of Identity Theory to contemporary debates on extremism, radicalization and security. Britain is taken as the focus of research, within which a unique comparative study is undertaken of identity politics and narratives across a spectrum of minority and majority-community perspectives. Debates concerning Islamophobia, Far Right extremism and state counter-extremism and counter-terrorism policy are subjected to critical scrutiny. This book will appeal to scholars and interested observers alike of contemporary politics and security in the West, and the critical role played by identity within that picture. .
Security, International.
Terrorism.
Political violence.
International Security Studies.
Terrorism and Political Violence.