Militant Islam : a sociology of characteristics, causes, and consequences

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Vertigans, Stephen.
Other Authors: Marron, Donncha., Sutton, Philip W.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London New York: Routledge, 2009..
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Online Access:http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0814/2008011385.html
Table of Contents:
  • The al-Qaida phenomenon and beyond : myths and realities
  • Militant Islam in local, national and transnational networks
  • Re-interpreting the Umma: islamic nationalism and transnationalism
  • Social closure and takfir: the interrelationship between secular and militant switchmen
  • Challenging the risk society: contextualising the impact of Islamic terrorism
  • Reacting to the militant risk: de-civilising in the name of civilisation.