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Eurojihad : patterns of Islamist radicalization and terrorism in Europe

Title
Eurojihad : patterns of Islamist radicalization and terrorism in Europe / Angel Rabasa, Cheryl Benard.
Author
Rabasa, Angel.
Publication
New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2015.
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Benard, Cheryl, 1953-
Description
xvi, 229 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
Summary
"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"--
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  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-216) and index.
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. Europe's Muslim populations -- 3. Salafism and radical Islamism in Europe -- 4. Origins of radical Islamist networks in Europe -- 5. Radicalization patterns -- 6. Radicalization and recruitment nodes -- 7. Evolution of radical networks in Europe -- 8. Terrorist operations and tactics -- 9. New European approaches -- 10. Key judgments.
Call Number
JFE 15-232
ISBN
  • 9781107078932
  • 1107078938
  • 9781107437203
  • 1107437202
LCCN
2014018139
OCLC
881498533
Author
Rabasa, Angel.
Title
Eurojihad : patterns of Islamist radicalization and terrorism in Europe / Angel Rabasa, Cheryl Benard.
Publisher
New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2015.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-216) and index.
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Benard, Cheryl, 1953-
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JFE 15-232
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