ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book attempts to arrive at a more meaningful analytical framework that moves beyond the sensational headlines, the politicised discourse and the contentious claims made by commentators on a topic: Why de-radicalisation is important. In response, 'de-radicalisation' has become increasingly prevalent in the UK's counter-terrorism policy as a strategy for tackling the threat of religiously inspired violence/extremism. Indeed 'de-radicalisation' has become somewhat of a buzzword amongst policymakers. Invoking the post-structuralist spirit, the book seeks to disrupt the dominant binaries characterising the discourse and implementation of de-radicalization. The book is interested in opening up alternative spaces of thought and analysis that will prove significant to policy-makers, academics and everyday citizens, not least citizens of the Islamic faith.
