1st Edition
A Critical Theory of Counterterrorism Ontology, Epistemology and Normativity
By Sondre Lindahl
Copyright 2018
188 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
188 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
188 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book offers a theory and model of counterterrorism based on emancipation and non-violence.
Critical Terrorism Studies (CTS) scholars have produced wide-ranging and rich critiques of terrorism-related research, as well as state counterterrorism policies and practices. This work aims to fill in a gap in the current literature by constructing an original and specifically CTS model of... Read more
Introduction
1: The Global War on Terror
2: Ontology, Epistemology and the Ideal-Type
3: Normativity
4: Violence
5: A CTS Model
6: A Genealogy of Norwegian Counterterrorism
7: An Analysis of Norwegian Counterrorism
8: Conclusion
Biography
Sondre Lindahl holds a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies from the National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago, New Zealand.
'Motivated by the shortcomings of dominant approaches to counterterrorism, epitomized by the so-called Global War on Terror, Sondre Lindahl offers a fascinating, alternative model of counterterrorism. ...Overall, this book is a welcome contribution to the literature on counterterrorism and a stepping stone for future analyses of nonviolent strategies to combat and prevent terrorism.'--Sara M. T. Polo, Journal of Peace Research
