Boko Haram and the war on terror / Caroline Varin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Varin, Caroline.

Series:

Praeger security international (Series)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Boko Haram.

Terrorism--Prevention--Nigeria.

Terrorism.

Terrorism--Prevention--Africa.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 187 pages) : maps.

Place of Publication:

Santa Barbara, California : Praeger, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2016]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the rise of Boko Haram from a small religious cult to a major terrorist group, placing them within the context of Nigerian politics and the international War on Terror. It also provides readers with an understanding of the regional dynamics that obstructed political and military cooperation among neighboring countries, enabling Boko Haram's success.

Contents:

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. The Great Divide; 2. Violence and Religious Rivalry; 3. The "Making of" Boko Haram; 4. The "Flight" of Boko Haram; 5. Regional Security and Cooperation; 6. Boko Haram and the Global Jihad; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index; About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9798400620331

9798216055044

9781440844119

1440844119

OCLC:

966013362