Understanding Islamist Terrorism

Patrick Sookhdeo
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Publisher: Isaac Publishing LLC

Modern Islamist terrorists look back to the early years of Islam to justify their actions. This book examines the origins of the classical Islamic doctrine of war that was followed at that time and explores its later development. It explains the ideology, logic and beliefs that drive the terrorists and demonstrates the consequences for the West of this return to the early teachings of Islam.

About Patrick Sookhdeo

Patrick Sookhdeo has a Ph.D. from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London University on issues relating to Islam and society. He is the Director of the Institute for the Study of Islam and Christianity and also serves as a senior advisor and consultant on security and military issues. He is currently Adjunct Professor at George C. Marshall European Center and Senior Visiting Fellow at the Defence Academy of the UK, as well as lecturing at other institutions. He is author of 30 books.

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POL037000 (POLITICAL SCIENCE / Terrorism)
HIS026000 (HISTORY / Middle East/ General)
HIS027130 (HISTORY / Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other))

Binding EAN ISBN-10 Pub Date PAGES Language Size Price
E-Book 9780989290593 098929059X 2014-06-30 278 0.00 x 0.00 x 0.00 in $12.99
Paperback 9780978714161 0978714164 2009-05-31 278 0.00 x 5.90 x 8.80 in $17.99

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