Al-Qaida and Islamic State continue to captivate the world with their
extreme violence. While much attention has been given to the
operations and doctrines of jihadi groups, this is the first book to
explore their culture. Using a wealth of primary sources, the authors
examine what goes on inside these organizations and what daily life is
like for the foot-soldiers. They show that Islamist militants have a
rich aesthetic culture and do much more than fight and train. Life in
a jihadi group is in fact filled with poetry and music, and fighters
spend time on surprising things like dream interpretation and weeping.
Readers will discover an entirely new perspective on radical
Islamists: that despite their reputation as macho men, they value
humility, artistic sensitivity, and displays of emotion. Cultural
practices are essential for understanding the jihadi worldview and may
shed important new light on decision-making and recruitment processes
in extremist groups. This original book will interest anyone in
academia, government, or the general public who is intrigued by the
appeal and resilience of the jihadi movement.
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ISBN
9781108514583
Publisert
2022
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Cambridge University Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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