Devji, Faisal
Landscapes of the Jihad
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849047203
- author:
- Devji, Faisal
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.6 centimetres (0.50 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Islamic Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The features that define Al-Qaeda as a global movement are often overlooked. Faisal Devji's Landscapes of the Jihad explores these characteristics in depth, examining the decentralised organisation and emphasis on ethical action that sets militant Islam apart from traditional global movements. Devji locates the jihad within the transformation of political thought after the Cold War, tracing its emergence from the breakdown of both traditional and modern forms of authority in the Muslim world. This fragmented and dispersed movement is neither dogmatic nor ideological, but rather highly individualistic and concerned with present-day practice rather than a revolutionary utopia. By understanding these key features, Devji sheds new light on the nature of the jihad and its place within contemporary global politics.
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