Jihadi culture: the art and social practices of militant Islamists

“Al-Qaida and Islamic State continue to captivate the world with their extreme violence. While much attention has been given to the operations and doctrines of jihadi groups, this is the first book to explore their culture. Using a wealth of primary sources, the authors examine what goes on inside t...

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Contributors: Hegghammer, Thomas (Editor) ; Creswell, Robyn ; Haykel, Bernard ; Lahoud, Nelly ; Pieslak, Jonathan R. ; Ostovar, Afshon ; Stenersen, Anne ; Edgar, Iain R. ; Looijer, Gwynned de ; Cook, David
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge New York, NY Melbourne Cambridge University Press 2017
In:Year: 2017
Online Access: Inhaltsverzeichnis (Verlag)
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Keywords:
Aufsatzsammlung
Civilization
Djihad
Dschihadismus
Gruppenidentität
Ideologie
Islam
Islam > Fundamentalismus > Djihad > Kunst > Gesellschaft > Soziales System
Islamic countries > Civilization
Islamic countries > Civilization > Islamic countries > Criticism, interpretation, etc
Islamic music
Islamic music > History and criticism
Islamische Staaten
Jihad
Jihad in literature
Kultur
Kunst
Militanz
Religion
Sozialverhalten
Terrorismus
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Summary:“Al-Qaida and Islamic State continue to captivate the world with their extreme violence. While much attention has been given to the operations and doctrines of jihadi groups, this is the first book to explore their culture. Using a wealth of primary sources, the authors examine what goes on inside these organizations and what daily life is like for the foot-soldiers. They show that Islamist militants have a rich aesthetic culture and do much more than fight and train. Life in a jihadi group is in fact filled with poetry and music, and fighters spend time on surprising things like dream interpretation and weeping. Readers will discover an entirely new perspective on radical Islamists: that despite their reputation as macho men, they value humility, artistic sensitivity, and displays of emotion. Cultural practices are essential for understanding the jihadi worldview and may shed important new light on decision-making and recruitment processes in extremist groups. This original book will interest anyone in academia, government, or the general public who is intrigued by the appeal and resilience of the jihadi movement.” (Publisher's description)
Item Description:Verantwortlichkeitsangabe auf dem Einband: edited by Thomas Hegghammer
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xiii, 273 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9781107614567
9781107017955
1107614562
1107017955