ISIS : A History /

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An authoritative introduction to arguably the most important conflict in the world today, this is an essential book for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the social turmoil and political violence ravaging the Arab-Islamic world.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gerges, Fawaz A., 1958- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2018.
Edition:[Enhanced Credo edition].
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
IS (Organization)
Terrorism > Religious aspects > Islam.
Terrorism.
Politics and government.
Jihad.
Islamic fundamentalism.
Terrorism > Middle East.
Middle East.
Middle East > Politics and government > 21st century.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction. Down the rabbit hole and into the history of ISIS
  • The world according to ISIS
  • Where ISIS came from : Zarqawi to Baghdadi
  • How broken Iraqi politics fueled the revival of ISIS
  • Baghdadi's evolution : from invisible to infamous
  • Baathists and ISIS Jihadists : who converted whom?
  • How the Syrian War empowered ISIS
  • Misappropriating the Arab Spring uprisings
  • ISIS versus Al Qaeda : redefining Jihad and the transition from the global to the local
  • Conclusion. The future of ISIS.

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