Description:
This book draws on critical realism in order to set out a typology and analytical framework to enable distinctions to be made between phenomena which all have an Islamic complexion and yet are philosophically, theologically and legally different.
Review Quotes:
The Genealogy of Terror is a book that has been needed by the judiciary for a very long time . . . Sir David Calvert-Smith QC, former Director of Public Prosecutions; former High Court Judge; member of the Parole Board for England & Wales
I recommend this book for anyone who wishes to understand in exciting breadth and forensic detail the landscape of contemporary Islam. Professor Norman Doe, Professor of Law, University of Cardiff
A book of stunning clarity and detail which will be of enormous value to practising criminal lawyers and to the interested 'lay' reader . . . a must-read Max Hill QC, the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation; Head of Red Lion Chambers
This is a terrific book which is highly educational for the non-Muslim reader and the last two chapters in particular are a tour de force . . . Bravo! Ms. Jane Haberlin, Consultant Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, The Balint Consultancy
This book is essential reading. Nowhere else have I seen the same clarity and precision in classifying different Muslim behaviors, ranging from highly desirable to downright dangerous. Its approach should be followed by everyone. Mohammed Amin MBE, Chairman of the Conservative-Muslim Forum and Co-Chair of the Muslim-Jewish Forum of Greater Manchester
This is a fascinating book which is rich in detail, very interesting to read and should be most helpful to its intended readers. James Loudon, Deputy Chairman of the Governors, University of Greenwich; member of the Independent Monitoring Board for HMP Swaleside
The Genealogy of Terror is a useful, clear and authoritative guide . . . I found its typology of Islam, Islamism and Non-violent and Violent Islamist Extremism most persuasive. Professor Alan Norrie, Professor of Law, University of Warwick; Presi dent of the International Association of Critical Realism