Understanding Violent Radicalisation: Terrorist and Jihadist Movements in Europe

by Magnus Ranstorp

Book Overview

This is the first book to address in depth the interplay between radicalisation and political violence in Europe, as well as the effectiveness of counter-measures.

As evidenced from the multitude of intercepted plots across several European cities since 2001, the threat level and the intensity of the desire to perpetrate mass-casualty attacks within Europe is not diminishing. While violent radicalization has gradually moved to the top of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415556309
• ISBN13: 9780415556309
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"