Matthew L. N. Wilkinson is Senior Research Fellow at SOAS, University of London, and Associate Research Fellow of the McDonald Centre for Theology, Ethics and Public Life at the University of Oxford. He is Principal Investigator of Understanding Conversion to Islam in Prison programme, which researches the causes and consequences of conversion to Islam in prison and how inmates can derive rehabilitative benefit, and avoid any danger, from this religious choice. He has acted as an Expert Witness in Islamic Theology and Law in 27 counter-terrorism trials. His previous book, A Fresh Look at Islam in a Multi-Faith World: A philosophy for success through education (Routledge, 2015), was awarded the Cheryl Frank Memorial Prize (2014) as the most "creative and innovative" work of critical realist philosophy.

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 ManchesterThis 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

• 1: Why this book is needed; 2: The Roots of Islam, Islamism and Islamist Extremism: the historical fault-lines of Islam; 3: The Worldviews of Islam, Islamism and Islamist Extremism; 4: Basic Beliefs, Practices and Characteristic Themes of Islam, Islamism and Islamist Extremism; 5: The People, Texts and Contexts of Mainstream Islam; 6: The People, Texts and Contexts of Ideological Islamism; 7: The Genealogy of Terror: the People, Texts and Contexts of Violent Islamist Extremism; 8: A Second Age of Extremes or a Second Age of Enlightenment?

Matthew L. N. Wilkinson is Senior Research Fellow at SOAS, University of London, and Associate Research Fellow of the McDonald Centre for Theology, Ethics and Public Life at the University of Oxford. He is Principal Investigator of Understanding Conversion to Islam in Prison programme, which researches the causes and consequences of conversion to Islam in prison and how inmates can derive rehabilitative benefit, and avoid any danger, from this religious choice. He has acted as an Expert Witness in Islamic Theology and Law in 27 counter-terrorism trials. His previous book, A Fresh Look at Islam in a Multi-Faith World: A philosophy for success through education (Routledge, 2015), was awarded the Cheryl Frank Memorial Prize (2014) as the most "creative and innovative" work of critical realist philosophy.

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 ManchesterThis 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

• 1: Why this book is needed; 2: The Roots of Islam, Islamism and Islamist Extremism: the historical fault-lines of Islam; 3: The Worldviews of Islam, Islamism and Islamist Extremism; 4: Basic Beliefs, Practices and Characteristic Themes of Islam, Islamism and Islamist Extremism; 5: The People, Texts and Contexts of Mainstream Islam; 6: The People, Texts and Contexts of Ideological Islamism; 7: The Genealogy of Terror: the People, Texts and Contexts of Violent Islamist Extremism; 8: A Second Age of Extremes or a Second Age of Enlightenment?

Matthew L. N. Wilkinson is Senior Research Fellow at SOAS, University of London, and Associate Research Fellow of the McDonald Centre for Theology, Ethics and Public Life at the University of Oxford. He is Principal Investigator of Understanding Conversion to Islam in Prison programme, which researches the causes and consequences of conversion to Islam in prison and how inmates can derive rehabilitative benefit, and avoid any danger, from this religious choice. He has acted as an Expert Witness in Islamic Theology and Law in 27 counter-terrorism trials. His previous book, A Fresh Look at Islam in a Multi-Faith World: A philosophy for success through education (Routledge, 2015), was awarded the Cheryl Frank Memorial Prize (2014) as the most "creative and innovative" work of critical realist philosophy.

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 ManchesterThis 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

• 1: Why this book is needed; 2: The Roots of Islam, Islamism and Islamist Extremism: the historical fault-lines of Islam; 3: The Worldviews of Islam, Islamism and Islamist Extremism; 4: Basic Beliefs, Practices and Characteristic Themes of Islam, Islamism and Islamist Extremism; 5: The People, Texts and Contexts of Mainstream Islam; 6: The People, Texts and Contexts of Ideological Islamism; 7: The Genealogy of Terror: the People, Texts and Contexts of Violent Islamist Extremism; 8: A Second Age of Extremes or a Second Age of Enlightenment?