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Islamic radicalism and global jihad / Devin R. Springer, James L. Regens, David N. Edger.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Springer, Devin R.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Jihad.
- Islamic fundamentalism.
- Terrorism--Religious aspects--Islam.
- Terrorism.
- Qaida (Organization).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (337 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : Georgetown University Press, c2009.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- An accessible overview of the philosophical foundations, strategic vision, organizational dynamics, and tactics of the modern jihadist movement-specifically Al-Qa'ida.
- Contents:
- Introduction: The call to jihad
- Philosophical foundations
- Strategic vision
- Organizational dynamics
- Recruitment and training
- Operations and tactics
- Future directions
- The challenge of credible intelligence
- Conclusion: Forging a winning strategy to counter the global jihad.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-287) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781589015784
- 1589015789
- 9781589015791
- 1589015797
- OCLC:
- 638859172
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