The Al-Qaeda doctrine : the framing and evolution of the leadership's public discourse / Donald Holbrook.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Holbrook, Baldvin Donald, author.

Series:

New directions in terrorism studies.

New directions in terrorism studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ẓawāhirī, Ayman.

Bin Laden, Osama, 1957-2011.

Bin Laden, Osama.

Qaida (Organization).

Discourse analysis--Political aspects.

Discourse analysis.

Ideology--Political aspects.

Ideology.

Jihad.

Rhetoric--Political aspects.

Rhetoric.

Terrorism--Religious aspects--Islam.

Terrorism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (305 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Bloomsbury, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Ever since it was first established, the senior leadership of Al-Qaeda has sought to communicate its core values, rationalizations, and principles to the world. Altogether, these statements convey Al-Qaeda's doctrine and the beliefs for which the leadership claims to be fighting. This volume in the New Directions in Terrorism Studies series analyzes over 250 statements made by the organization's two key leaders, Ayman Al-Zawahiri and Usama Bin Ladin, over the last two decades. It provides an in-depth and systematic analysis of these communications, showing which key issues emphasized by the two leaders evolved over time and highlighting their core principles. It explore Al-Qaeda's problem diagnosis, the solutions offered by its two leaders, their escalating --although often contradictory-- approach towards violence, and their chosen communication strategy for different types of audiences. The book shows how Al-Qaeda's leadership began to develop an increasingly critical approach towards Islam in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and discusses tensions that may undermine the resilience of its doctrine. This unique evidence-based analysis of Al-Qaeda will attract academics specializing in terrorism and counterterrorism as well as the policy community."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Contents:

Glossary

Preface

The Aims of this Book

1. Introduction

2. Understanding Al-Qaeda

3. Jihadi Ideology

4. Al-Qaeda's Problem Diagnosis

5. The Solution

6. Communicating the Message

7. Contradictions, Tensions and Inconsistencies

8. The Al-Qaeda Doctrine: Understanding the Public Discourse

Notes

Bibliography - Appendix

Details of Statements Analyzed.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-278) and index.

ISBN:

9781501317309

150131730X

9781501302275

1501302272

9781623566678

1623566673

OCLC:

881416722