Social Networks, Terrorism and Counter-terrorism

Taylor & Francis

Social Networks, Terrorism and Counter-terrorismRadical and Connected\nAuthor(s): Martin Bouchard\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138828568, 978-1138828568\nSynopsis\nThis book examines two key themes in terrorism studies, the radicalization process and counter-terrorism policies, through the lens of social networks. \n\nThe book aims to show that networks should be at the forefront not only when analysing terrorists, but also when assessing the responses to their actions. The volume makes a unique contribution by addressing two relatively new themes for terrorism studies. First it puts social relations and cooperation issues at the forefront an approach often identified as crucial to future breakthroughs in the field. Second, many contributions tackle the role of the Internet in the process of radicalization and in recruitment more generally, a highly debated topic in the field today. In addition, the book pro.