Militant Islam : a sociology of characteristics, causes and consequences / Stephen Vertigans ; with contributions from Donncha Marron and Philip W. Sutton.

Author/creator Vertigans, Stephen
Other author Marron, Donncha.
Other author Sutton, Philip W.
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : Routledge, 2009.
Description211 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects
Terrorism--Social aspects.
Islamic fundamentalism--Social aspects.
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009--Social aspects.

Contents The al-Qa'ida phenomenon and beyond : myths and realities -- Militant Islam in local, national and transnational networks / Philip W. Sutton and Stephen Vertigans -- Reinterpreting the umma : Islamic nationalism and transnationalism -- Social closure and takfir : the interrelationship between secular and militant 'switchmen' -- Challenging the risk society : contextualising the impact of 'Islamic' terrorism / Donncha Marron -- Reacting to the militant risk : decivilising in the name of civilisation? -- Conclusion.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [180]-203) and index.
LCCN 2008011385
ISBN9780415412452 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN0415412455 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN9780415412469 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0415412463 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780203891070 (e-book)
ISBN0203891074 (e-book)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HV6431 .V464 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold