Edition |
First edition. |
Description |
xxii, 385 pages ; 24 cm |
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Bibliography |
Physical Medium |
regular print |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-370) and index. |
Contents |
Rise and fall of al Qaeda in Iraq -- Rise of ISIS -- From vanguard to smart mob -- Foreign fighters -- Message -- Jihad goes social -- Electronic brigades -- AQ-ISIS war -- ISIS's psychological warfare -- Coming final battle? -- State of terror. |
Summary |
"Two of America's leading experts on violent extremism and terrorism explain the genesis, evolution, and implications of today's most barbaric jihadist army, Islamic State--and how we can fight it"-- from publisher. |
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Though terrorist groups are a fixture of contemporary politics and warfare, the world has never witnessed the degree of sheer brutality demonstrated by the group known as ISIS-- the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Its sadistic disregard for human life, sophisticated use of social media, acquisition of territory, and ability to attract foreign fighters is unprecedented. Stern and Berger analyze the tools ISIS uses both to frighten innocent citizens and lure new soldiers, and offer practical ideas on potential government responses. |
Subject |
IS (Organization)
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IS (Organization) |
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Ḥizb al-Daʻwah al-Islāmīyah.
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Ḥizb al-Daʻwah al-Islāmīyah. |
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Jihad.
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Jihad. |
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Terrorism -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
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Terrorism -- Religious aspects -- Islam. |
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Terrorism -- Middle East.
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Terrorism. |
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Middle East. |
Added Author |
Berger, J. M. (John M.), 1967- author.
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Added Title |
ISIS (Text)
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Islamic State of Iraq and Syria : the state of terror |
ISBN |
0062395548 |
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9780062395542 |
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