Militant islam a sociology of characteristics, causes and consequences

Vertigans, Stephen

Militant islam a sociology of characteristics, causes and consequences - London Routledge 2008 - 210p.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The al-Qaida phenomenon and beyond : myths and realities -- Militant Islam in local, national and transnational networks -- Re-interpreting 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 -- Reacting to the militant risk : de-civilising in the name of civilisation -- Conclusion.

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Terrorism--Social aspects.
Islamic fundamentalism--Social aspects.
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009--Social aspects.

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