The Emergence of 'Extremism' : Exposing the Violent Discourse and Language of 'Radicalisation'

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the complex relationship between radical beliefs and political violence with "The Emergence of 'Extremism'" by Rob Faure Walker. This compelling hardcover delves into the language of 'radicalisation' and its impact on counter-extremism strategies. Informed by firsthand experience with the UK's Prevent programme, Walker critically examines how the fear of being labeled an 'extremist' can undermine democratic mechanisms. The book employs a unique approach combining critical discourse analysis and critical realism to dissect the generative mechanisms by which language might inadvertently promote violence. Discover how understanding the potentially oppressive properties of language can lead to transcending them, offering an incisive critique of the global War on Terror embedded within everyday discourse. This first edition hardcover, written in English, provides a model for how discourse analysis and critical realism can engage with politics to effect meaningful change. Summary: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC presents "The Emergence of 'Extremism'", a 248-page hardcover book by Rob Faure Walker. This English-language first edition explores the discourse surrounding radicalisation and its implications for counter-extremism, offering a critical analysis of language and political violence.