Screen LibraryCountering violent extremism and terrorism : assessing domestic and international strategies /
"Since 9/11, counterterrorism has become a national and international priority. Research on violent extremism and terrorism, from homegrown threats to foreign fighters, has adapted accordingly but has not always translated into policymaking. Extremism can be traced to no single cause, and yet g...
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McGill-Queen's University Press,
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| Publisher Address: | Montreal, Quebec : |
| Publication Dates: | [2019] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Human dimensions in foreign policy, military studies, and security studies ;
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"Since 9/11, counterterrorism has become a national and international priority. Research on violent extremism and terrorism, from homegrown threats to foreign fighters, has adapted accordingly but has not always translated into policymaking. Extremism can be traced to no single cause, and yet governments and law-enforcement agencies continue to spend millions on prevention efforts. Contributors to this book identify persistent challenges for counterterrorism and countering violent extremism and provide analysis from a variety of academic and professional perspectives. Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism cautions against adopting a causal model to understand violent extremism and takes a critical look at how states have managed to cope with the global phenomenon of terrorism. By drawing on the expertise of researchers and practitioners from government, law enforcement, and the military, contributors identify past failures and offer guidance on how to correct these mistakes. With the collective goal of developing more effective strategies, the authors dispel common myths, discard counterproductive tactics, and point to countries in which policies have functioned as intended. As some terrorist organizations' influence wanes, others innovate and thrive, further challenging a state apparatus that is slow to adapt to these mutating threats. An essential and timely book, Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism seeks to change how governments and policymakers consider and respond to security threats."-- |
| Carrier Form: | x, 212 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780773559363 0773559361 9780773559356 0773559353 |
| Index Number: | HV6433 |
| CLC: | D771.135 |
| Call Number: | D771.135/C855 |
| Contents: | Terrorists, Radicals, and Activists: Distinguishing between Countering Violent Extremism and Preventing Criminal Extremism, and Why It Matters / Christian Leuprecht, David Skillicorn, and Clark McCauley -- Can Public Health Help Prevent Violent Extremism? Should Public Health Help Prevent Violent Extremism? / David Eisenman, Steve Weine, and Myrna Lashley -- Anger in the Peaceable Kingdom: An Overview of Canada's Violent Extremist History / Robert Martyn -- An Analytic Survey of the Canadian Academic Literature on Religion, Radicalization, and Terrorism / Ali Dizboni -- Incorporating Community Perspectives in Canadian CVE and Community-based Policing Strategies / Tabasum Akseer -- The Nature and Extent of Countering Violent Extremism in the United Kingdom / Tahir Abbas -- The Danish Model to Countering Violent Extremism: A Critical Assessment of a "Soft" Model / Rolf Holmboe -- The Challenges of Evaluating Attitudinal Change: A Case Study of the Effectiveness of International Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) programs / Patrick O'Halloran -- Conclusion: The Next Wave of Canadian CVE / Nora Ibrahim. |