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Author Aggarwal, Neil Krishan, author.

Title The Taliban's virtual emirate : the culture and psychology of an online militant community / Neil Krishan Aggarwal.

Publication Info. New York : Columbia University Press, ©2016.

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Description 1 online resource
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Physical Medium polychrome
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents 1. Channels of communication in the virtual emirate -- 2. Mullah Omar's leadership in the virtual emirate -- 3. Identity in the virtual emirate -- 4. Jihad in the virtual emirate -- 5. International relations in the virtual emirate -- Epilogue.
Summary Applying cutting-edge psychiatric theories to an analysis of online Taliban literature in four languages, Neil Krishan Aggarwal constructs a game-changing narrative of the organization's broad appeal and worldview. Aggarwal focuses on the Taliban's creation of culture, evoking religion in Arabic and English writings, nationalism in Dari sources, and regionalism in Urdu texts. The group also promotes a specific form of argumentation, citing religious scriptures in Arabic works, canonical poets in Dari and Urdu writings, and scholars and journalists in English publications. We see clearly how the Taliban categorizes all Muslims as members and all non-Muslims as outsiders; how they convince Muslims of the need for violence; and how they apply the insider/outside dichotomy to foreign policy. By isolating these themes, Aggarwal helps us craft better counter-messaging strategies.
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Language In English.
Subject Taliban.
Taliban.
Digital media -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
Digital media -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
Branding (Marketing)
Branding (Marketing)
Internet marketing.
Internet marketing.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Aggarwal, Neil Krishan. Taliban's virtual emirate. New York : Columbia University Press, [2016] 9780231174268 (DLC) 2015035460 (OCoLC)930508597
ISBN 9780231541626 (electronic book)
0231541627 (electronic book)
9780231174268
0231174268
Standard No. 10.7312/agga17426