Khosrokhavar Farhad - Inside Jihadism Understanding Jihadi Movements Worldwide - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Jihad is the most organized force against Western capitalism since the Soviet era. Yet jihadism is multifaceted and complex much broader than Al Qaeda alone. In the first wide - ranging introduction to today's rapidly growing jihadism Khosrokhavar explains how two key movements variously influence jihadi activists. One based in the Middle East is more heavily influenced by Islamic religion and political thought. The other composed of individuals growing up or living mostly in Europe and Western democracies including the United States is motivated by secular as well as religious influences. Khosrokhavar interprets religious and lesser - known Arabic texts and the real - world economic and political dynamics that make jihadism a growing threat to Western democracies. Interviews with imprisoned jihadists on what motivated their plots and actions help the readers understand reality as seen by jihadists. The author concludes with recommendations to safeguard democracies from future jihadism.
Title: Inside Jihadism Understanding Jihadi Movements Worldwide
Author(s): Khosrokhavar Farhad
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Barcode: 9781594516160
Pages: 304 Pages
Publication Date: 6/30/2009
Category: Terrorism, Armed Struggle