{"product_id":"9783658504892","title":"When Faith Kills Understanding Religious Extremism","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWiener Beiträge zur Islamforschung\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eWhen Faith Kills\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding Religious Extremism\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdnan Aslan | Kamil Öktem\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Science \/ Sociology of Religion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThis volume emerges from the \u003cem\u003eInternational Conference on Interdisciplinary Terrorism and Extremism Studies (ICITES)\u003c\/em\u003e, organized by the University of Vienna in cooperation with the University of Indonesia. It brings together selected contributions from scholars, policymakers, security professionals, and civil society actors, offering an innovative and integrative platform to address the multifaceted dimensions of terrorism and extremism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eBy combining global case studies with theoretical and theological analyses, the volume examines the political, ideological, and psychological drivers of terrorism, with particular attention to the growing convergence between religious and political extremism. The contributions also highlight policy approaches and practical interventions, especially in education and community engagement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eWith this publication, we aim to establish a foundational reference for researchers, practitioners, and students working in the fields of terrorism studies, extremism prevention, and security policy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProf. Dr. Ednan Aslan is Professor of Islamic Religious Education at the University of Vienna, where he has led the development of academic programs in Islamic theology since 2011. He served as the founding director of the Islamic-Theological Studies program and has significantly shaped the discourse on Islam in European educational contexts. His research focuses on Islamic pedagogy, interreligious dialogue, and the role of Muslim communities in secular societies. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKamil Öktem holds a PhD in Arabic and Islamic Studies, with a focus on language, Qur'anic exegesis, epistemology, skepticism, and philosophy of language. His research centers on the post-formative period of Islamic thought, especially discursive theology, the linguistic turn, and the works of Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī. He is also active in teaching and the development of digital formats for Islamic knowledge. His broader interests include policy advising, extremism prevention, and applied theology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e08 May 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Fachmedien Wiesbaden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer VS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783658504892\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e422\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44775484129420,"sku":"9783658504892","price":116.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783658504892.jpg?v=1780597703","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783658504892","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}