Understanding Islamist Terrorism in Europe - Drugs, Jihad, and the Pursuit of Martyrdom

List of contents

Introduction 1. Defining martyrdom terrorism 2. Martyrdom terrorism in Europe 3. Who pursues martyrdom in Europe? 4. The fellowship of Islamic extremists 5. Radicalisation 6. Why men pursue martyrdom 7. Towards a theory of martyrdom terrorism in Europe Conclusions: Towards a counter-martyrdom strategy

About the author

Lewis Herrington teaches Politics of the Middle East at Regents University, UK.

Summary

This book argues that guilt, shame and remorse, associated with a history of substance abuse, explains why a minority of Islamist extremists carried out suicide terrorism in Europe between 2001 and 2018.

Additional text

'This fascinating book is required reading for all with an interest in understanding extremism and martyrdom in modern Europe. Dr Herrington offers a profound insight into the theology, theory, psychology and political aspirations of those pursuing Islamist terrorism. He provides a compelling portrait of how heresy has taken hold, and of the dangers it presents. Anger with terrorists is not enough for dealing with this contemporary and severe risk to public safety and national security: understanding the motive forces behind it is essential. That understanding is increased by this excellent book.'-- Lord Carlile of Berriew CBE QC, former Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, UK

Product details

• Authors: Lewis Herrington, Lewis (University of Loughborough Lond Herrington
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2021
• EAN: 9780367281526
• ISBN: 978-0-367-28152-6
• No. of pages: 190
• Series: Routledge Studies in Countering Violent Extremism
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > General, dictionaries; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Terrorism, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Peace, Politics & government, Terrorism, armed struggle, Politics and government, Peace studies and conflict resolution, Peace studies & conflict resolution