Global Jihad in Muslim and non-Muslim Contexts

1. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-3-030-47046-3
Verlag: Birkhäuser

Buch, Englisch, 342 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 461 g

This book examines ten reasons for global jihad today. Specifically, the reasons are (1) radicalization, (2) group dynamics and socialization, (3) social alienation, (4) religious motivations, (5) legal motivations, (6) political motivations, (7) a Clash of Civilizations, (8) economic conditions, (9) transformative learning, and (10) outbidding and internal rifts. To investigate these points, all chapters include the historical background, specific case studies (both past and current), statistics, and theoretical approaches to the subject of global jihad. The main purpose of jihad is to achieve global domination—through any means, including violence—and establish the Caliphate. The Caliphate is a Muslim system of world government that seeks to establish a new world order by overthrowing the current order, effectively creating an all-encompassing Islamic state.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Matusitz, Jonathan

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religion & Politik, Religionsfreiheit
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Politik & Religion, Religionsfreiheit
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Gewalt Terrorismus, Religiöser Fundamentalismus
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Studien zu einzelnen Ländern und Gebieten

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Jihad: A Description.- Chapter 3. Radicalization.- Chapter 4. Group Dynamics and Socialization.- Chapter 5. Social Alienation.- Chapter 6. Religious Motivations.- Chapter 7. Legal Motivations.- Chapter 8. Political Motivations.- Chapter 9. A Clash of Civilizations.- Chapter 10.Economic Conditions.- Chapter 11. Transformative Learning.- Chapter 12. Outbidding and Internal Rifts.- Chapter 13. Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Jonathan A. Matusitz is an Associate Professor at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, University of Central Florida, USA. His research focuses on the globalization of terrorism and culture. He has published three books on terrorism: Terrorism & Communication ; Symbolism in Terrorism; and Online Jihadist Magazines to Promote the Caliphate .