Religious Ideology and the Roots of the Global Jihad

Salafi Jihadism and International Order
2014
ISBN: 978-1-137-40956-0
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan UK

Buch, Englisch, 209 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 3796 g

The events of 9/11 prompted questions as to the origins, nature and purpose of international jihadist organisations. In particular, why had they chosen to target the US and the West in general? Turner's book provides a unique, holistic insight into these debates, taking into account historical perceptions and ideology as key factors.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Turner, J.

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft | Kulturwissenschaften Kulturwissenschaften
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Gewalt Terrorismus, Religiöser Fundamentalismus
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Religionssoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 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

Über Autor(innen)

John Turner is an Independent Scholar, USA, and his research focuses on Jihadism, political Islam and the international relations of the Middle East. He has published in academic and policy-focused journals including Middle East Policy.