| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 209 pages) |
| Contents |
1. Prominent Debates on the the Proliferation of Salafi Jihadism -- 2. Historical and Ideological Challenges -- 3. The Islamic State -- 4. An Islamic Paradigm of International Relations -- 5. The Struggle for Unity and Legitimacy in the Imperial Age -- 6. The Struggle for Order in the 20th Century -- 7. The Rise of Salafi Jihadism and the Al-Qaeda Ideology -- 8. Glocalisation: al-Qaeda and its Constituents -- 9. The International System and Salafi Jihadist Resistance -- Conclusions |
| Summary |
The events of September 11, 2001 brought global attention to the significance of the Global Jihad. Many asked why the attack had occurred and numerous questions from all sectors of society emerged, in particular, why had they chosen to target the US and West in general? This book explores the historical, social and ideological origins of the Global Jihad. It presents original conclusions and observations, moving beyond traditional narratives on Salafi Jihadism and the conceptual frameworks which have often resided in fixed temporal or geographical contexts. To understand the phenomenon of Salafi Jihadism, and by extension Jihadist organisations and the Global Jihad, an approach that takes account of religious ideology and historical understandings must be considered. This unique study will be a valuable resource to scholars of International Relations, Security Studies, the Middle East and Terrorism |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Islamic fundamentalism.
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Religious militants.
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Jihad.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Essays.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- General.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- National.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Reference.
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Islamic fundamentalism
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Jihad
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Religious militants
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International relations.
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Religious & theocratic ideologies.
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Religion & politics.
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Islamic studies.
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International relations -- Islamic.
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Religious & theocratic ideologies -- Islamic.
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Religion & politics -- Islamic.
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Social groups: religious groups & communities -- Islamic.
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Politics and Government.
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781137409577 |
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1137409576 |
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