The Theory and Practice of Islamic Terrorism: An Anthology

by M. Perry, Kenneth A. Loparo

Overview

This is the first anthology designed to enhance the reader's understanding of the multiple dimensions of Islamic terrorism by presenting a cross-section of recent articles and selections from cutting-edge books on the subject.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230608641
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	12/22/2008
Edition description:	2008
Pages:	255
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	3 Months

About the Author

MARVIN PERRY is Professor of History at Baruch College, USA (retired).

HOWARD E. NEGRIN is Associate Provost for Grants and Research Administration, Hofstra University, USA (retired).

Table of Contents

The Religious Sources of Islamic Terrorism'; S. Bar The Jihadists' Mentor; S. Qutb 'Islam Is Not A Religion of Pacifists'; A. Khomeini Myths in the Service of Jihad; D. Cook 'Declaration of Jihad Against Jews and Crusaders'; O. bin Laden Knights Under the Prophet's Banner; A. Zawahiri Islamic Imperialism; E. Karsh Knowing the Enemy: Jihadist Ideology and the War on Terror; M. R. Habeck 'Jihadist Strategies in the War on Terror'; M. R. Habeck 'What al-Qaeda Really Wants'; Y. Musharbash 'Counterterrorism: The Changing Face of Terror'; D. Benjamin 'What to Do? A Global Strategy'; 9/11 Commission Report Al Qaeda Resurgent; B. Hoffman 'Right Islam vs. Wrong Islam: Muslims and non-Muslims Must Unite to Defeat the Wahhabi Ideology'; A. Wahid Dying to Win: The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism; R. A. Pape 'Indoctrination Is the Central Factor'; W. Laqueur Suicide Bombings as Effective Weapons; S. Holmes 'Ordinary People' and 'Death Work': Palestinian Suicide Bombers as Victimizers and Victims'; A. Berko and E. Erez 'The Threat . . . Will Remain at a Very High Level for the Foreseeable Future'; C. Moniquet The Rising Tide of Islamic Radicalism; L. Vidino 'Europe Has Become a Central 'Field of Jihad''; D. Benjamin Londonistan; M. Phillips 'The French Path to Jihad'; J. Rosenthal Now They Call me Infidel: Why I Renounced Jihad for America, Israel, and the War on Terror; N. Darwish 'Islamic Anti-Semitism in Historical Perspective'; Anti-Defamation League 'Kill a Jew; Go to Heaven: The Perception of the Jew in Palestinian Society'; I. Marcus and B. Crook 'Jews Use Teenagers' Blood for 'Purim Pastries'; Dr. U. Ahmad Al-Jalahma 'Their plan is the Prools of the Elders of Zion'; Covenant of Hamas 'Muslims Against Anti-Semitism: Ways to Promote Common Values'; T. Ramadan

Editorial Reviews

'...a valuable addition to academic research...' - The Muslim World Book Review

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