

An edition of Eurojihad (2014)
Patterns of Islamist Radicalization and Terrorism in Europe
By Angel Rabasa,Cheryl Benard
Publish Date
2014
Publisher
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations,Cambridge University Press
Language
eng
Pages
246
Description:
"Throughout history, factors of radicalization have involved social and economic conditions and issues of identity. Patterns of Islamist radicalization in Europe reflect the historical experience of European Muslim communities, particularly their links to their home countries, the prevalence of militant groups there, and the extent to which factors of radicalization in Muslim countries transfer to European Muslim diasporas. Eurojihad examines the sources of radicalization in Muslim communities in Europe and the responses of European governments and societies. In an effort to understand the scope and dynamics of Islamist extremism and terrorism in Europe, this book takes into account recent developments, in particular the emergence of Syria as a major destination of European jihadists. Angel Rabasa and Cheryl Benard describe the history, methods, and evolution of jihadist networks in Europe with particular nuance, providing a useful primer for the layperson and a sophisticated analysis for the expert"--
subjects: Jihad, Terrorism, Europe, social conditions, Islamic fundamentalism, Radicalism, Islam, Muslims, Social conditions, Prevention, Government policy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, Radicalization, Intégrisme islamique, Radicalisme, Aspect religieux, Terrorisme, Musulmans, Conditions sociales, Jihād, Radicalisation, Prévention, Politique gouvernementale, 89.29 political ideologies: other, POLITICAL SCIENCE, International Relations, General, Lutte contre le terrorisme, Islamisme, Extrémisme, Heilige oorlog, Europe, Fundamentalism, Islamism, Terrorismbekämpning, Jihad (heligt krig), Radikalism, Islamic fundamentalism--europe, Radicalism--religious aspects--islam, Terrorism--religious aspects--islam, Muslims--social conditions, Muslims--europe--social conditions, Terrorism--prevention--government policy, Terrorism--prevention--government policy--europe, Political science--international relations--general, Bp166.14.f85 r34 2015, 363.325094, Pol011000, 89.29, Religious aspects