Associate Professor (Reader) in Islamic Thought in the School of Government & International Affairs.
Dr Turner was born in Birmingham but has lived in Durham since 1979. He joined Durham University in 1995.
Research Interests: Political philosophy of the Muslim-majority world The history of Muslim political thought Contemporary Islamist movements Political Theology Anthropology of religion Islamic theology and philosophy Shi'ite History The works of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi
The case that never was solved. For why would someone carry out such a high risk kidnapping and not demand anything in return? The crime that shook British race courses.