Police responses to Islamist violent extremism and terrorism : a critical analysis

Written by a police professional with 40 years' experience, Police Responses to Islamist Violent Extremism and Terrorism examines the evolution of counter-terrorism policy and state narratives on the causes and drivers of Islamist violence and terrorism and issues a direct challenge to the real...

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Main Author Parsons, Timothy F. (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Leeds : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2024.
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Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781837978472
DOI10.1108/9781837978458
Physical Description1 online resource (160 pages)

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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. The United Kingdom Counter-Terrorism Strategy (CONTEST) Evolution and Development
  • Chapter 2. A Critique of CONTEST: weaknesses, vulnerabilities & omissions
  • Chapter 3. Orientalism: legacy & influence on UK security policy
  • Chapter 4. Cannabis, Converts & Kinships: recurring aspects of violent extremism
  • Chapter 5. Politics, Religion, Community Complexity & Public Safety
  • Chapter 6. Policing: culture, leadership & performance
  • Chapter 7. Policing: next steps
  • Chapter 8. Where next for Counter-Terrorism Policing?