Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-197) and index.
Contents
Introduction : the language of the European Union's 'fight against terrorism' -- Investigating the language of EU counter-terrorism : analytical techniques -- Constructing the threat of terrorism in Western Europe and the European Union : a genealogy -- Constructing the 'terrorist' other : a 'new' and 'evolving' threat to the European Union -- Constructing the 'migrant' other : globalisation, securitisation and control -- Constructing the 'Muslim' other : preventing 'radicalisation', 'violent extremism' and 'terrorism' -- Conclusion : the 'fight against terrorism' discourse and the EU's emerging role as a holistic security actor.