Religious Ideology and the Roots of the Global Jihad
Author | : J. Turner |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 118 |
Release | : 2014-08-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137409577 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137409576 |
Rating | : 4/5 (576 Downloads) |
Download or read book Religious Ideology and the Roots of the Global Jihad written by J. Turner and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The events of 9/11 prompted questions as to the origins, nature and purpose of international jihadist organisations. In particular, why had they chosen to target the US and the West in general? Turner's book provides a unique, holistic insight into these debates, taking into account historical perceptions and ideology as key factors.