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ISIS recruits from Western societies have triggered a global emphasis on countering violent extremism. This chapter will address the connection between Islamophobia and radicalization: the cultural construction of Islamophobic discourse, role of media and social media on Islamophobia and radicalization, legitimacy of purported theological roots and their impact on domestic and foreign policies.
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Esposito, J.L. (2019). Islamophobia and Radicalization: Roots, Impact and Implications. In: Esposito, J., Iner, D. (eds) Islamophobia and Radicalization. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95237-6_2
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