Routledge Handbook of Violent Extremism and Resilience

The Routledge Handbook of Violent Extremism and Resilience examines the increasing influence of extremist movements hostile to democratic and multicultural norms, highlighting the need for a response sensitive to inequalities and divisions in wider society. It provides a comprehensive exploration of violent extremism, polarisation, and societal fragmentation, offering regional and state-level comparative analysis and examining resilience as a key component in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 05 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Amidst a time of profound global uncertainty and instability, communities are grappling with the growing influence of extremist movements that oppose democratic and multicultural norms. Europe and the West have experienced significant polarization in recent years, marked by financial crises, political instability, the emergence of malicious actors, and irregular violence, as well as the proliferation of new forms of media and social media. These factors have facilitated the spread of novel forms of extremism, highlighting the urgent need for a responsive approach that addresses inequalities and divisions within wider society.

To address this pressing challenge, the Routledge Handbook of Violent Extremism and Resilience brings together a comprehensive collection of research from across Europe and the world. This handbook aims to analyze diverse manifestations of violent extremism and assess the profound impact these groups and networks have had on the well-being of communities and societies. It delves into various theories, factors, and national case studies of extremism, polarization, and societal fragmentation, providing a deep exploration of national examples to chart trends across Europe, North America, and Australasia. Furthermore, the handbook offers a thorough examination of resilience, a relatively recent addition to counter-extremism policy and practice, to consider its role in preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE). It explores the limitations and opportunities of such approaches, as well as the potential for sharing, developing, problematizing, and deploying resilience in response to violence and polarization.

In this fragmented global context, the handbook provides a timely and insightful analysis of emerging trends in both violent extremism and counter-extremism response. It critically examines the latest theories of community violence, extr.

Weight: 742g
Dimension: 182 x 254 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032211695