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Extremists in our midst confronting terror /

Baker provides a unique insider perspective on factors affecting British Muslim converts and their susceptibility to violent radicalisation, including firsthand accounts of convicted terrorists Richard Reid (the 'Shoe Bomber'), Zacarius Moussaoui (the 20th 9/11 bomber), and Abdullah el-Fai...

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Main Authors: Baker, Abdul Haqq
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Series: New security challenges
Subjects:
Reid, Richard. > Religion
Moussaoui, Zacarias. > Religion
El, Faisal Abdullah
Terrorism > Religious aspects > Islam
Muslim converts > Psychology
Terrorism, armed struggle > London, Greater London
Violence in society > London, Greater London
Islamic studies > London, Greater London
Politics and Government
Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230316904
Summary: Baker provides a unique insider perspective on factors affecting British Muslim converts and their susceptibility to violent radicalisation, including firsthand accounts of convicted terrorists Richard Reid (the 'Shoe Bomber'), Zacarius Moussaoui (the 20th 9/11 bomber), and Abdullah el-Faisal who is alleged to have been a radicalising influence.
'This is a rare, indeed unique contribution to the field of terrorism studies. Abdul Haqq Baker provides an insightful account into the issue of violent extremism in the UK. He offers a powerful counter-narrative against the crass securitization of Salafi and other identities, and I fully recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand better the complex intersectionalities of Islamic conversion, identity, politicisation, traumatisation, marginalisation, violent extremism and counter-terrorism.' -- Basia Spalek, Reader in Communities and Justice and Director of Research & Knowledge Tra
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9780230296541, 2011.
Carrier Form: 304 p.
ISBN: 9780230296541
9780230316904 :
0230316905 :
CLC: D815.5
Contents: Introduction Brixton Mosque's Early Encounters with Extremism British Muslims and Identity British Muslims and Religious Conversion Methodology Case Studies: Zacarius Moussaoui Richard Reid Trevor William Forrest (el-Faisal) Sean O'Reilly Case Study Conclusions Research Analysis of Interviews Countering Terrorism in the UK: A Convert Community Perspective Glossary Bibliography.

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