Jeevan Deol (Author, Editor), Zaheer Kazmi (Author, Editor)
Contextualising Jihadi Thought
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849041300
- author:
- Jeevan Deol (Author, Editor), Zaheer Kazmi (Author, Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 14.3 x 2.7 x 21.4 cm
- Genre:
- Religion & Spirituality, Islam, Festivals
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Contextualising Jihadi Thought by Jeevan Deol provides a unique framework for understanding global jihadism. This volume bridges existing disciplines to explore the ideologies, intellectual histories, and geographies of jihadi movements. The contributors, representing various academic disciplines and policy research backgrounds, offer in-depth studies of jihadi currents of thought and responses to them in different regions, including Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, India, Pakistan, Egypt, South-East Asia, and Europe. By examining the social contexts and intellectual universes of global jihadism, this book aims to inform policy-makers and specialists alike. This collection offers a nuanced approach to understanding the complexities of global jihadism, making it an essential resource for scholars and practitioners seeking to grasp the intricacies of this multifaceted phenomenon.