Salafi-Jihadism

Name: Salafi-Jihadism
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SKU: 9780141986265
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The History of an Idea

By Shiraz Maher

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Salafi-Jihadism by Shiraz Maher delves into the ideological roots and motivations of the Salafi-jihadist movement. The book explores how this radical interpretation of Islam has become a driving force for political and violent actions worldwide. Through rigorous analysis, it examines its historical development and theological underpinnings, providing insights into why it continues to be a potent force in contemporary politics and conflicts.
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If you are intrigued by the complexities of modern extremist movements and wish to understand the ideological foundations of jihadist groups, this book offers an in-depth exploration. Authored by Shiraz Maher, it delves into the key principles and motivations driving these movements, providing insightful analysis within the realm of politics and current affairs.

Salafi-Jihadism

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A definitive, highly praised account of the ideology that drives Islamic terror groups.

No topic has gripped the public imagination so dramatically as the spectre of global jihadism. While much has been said about the way jihadists behave, their ideology remains poorly understood.

Shiraz Maher charts the intellectual underpinnings of salafi-jihadism from its origins in the mountains of the Hindu Kush to the jihadist insurgencies of the 1990s and the 9/11 wars. His ground-breaking introduction to salafi-jihadism recalibrates our understanding of the ideas underpinning one of the most destructive political philosophies of our time.

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Shiraz Maher offers an original and comprehensive account of Salafi-jihadism, providing deep insights into the beliefs and taxonomy of jihadists. The book is praised as groundbreaking and essential for understanding radical Islam, with a focus on theology rather than just motivations. Its engaging and clear style makes it a significant contribution to the ongoing study of radicalism and current global political dynamics.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141986265

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 237g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Shiraz Maher is Deputy Director of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR) and a member of the War Studies Department at King's College London. He is also a contributing writer for the New Statesman, frequently writing on the Islamic State and the broader Middle East. He has conducted fieldwork across the world, interviewing members of the Taliban, al-Qaeda, Jabhat al-Nusrah, Ahrar al-Sham and the Free Syrian Army. Most recently, he has conducted interviews with more than one hundred Western fighters in Syria and Iraq. In 2016 he was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize in Journalism for his pieces on radicalization, foreign fighter mobilization, and the terrorist threat to Europe.