ISIS - The Essential Reference Guide (Hardcover, Annotated edition)

This illuminating work offers readers a comprehensive overview of ISIS, with more than 100 in-depth articles on a variety of topics related to the notorious terrorist group, and more than a dozen key primary source documents. ISIS formed through a combination of a rise in violent extremist ideologies demonstrated on September 11, 2001; the invasion of Iraq; and the Syrian Civil War. ISIS is possibly the most important conflict group and phenomena of the last half century, and understanding its source and success is crucial to functioning in the world today. This book provides insight into ISIS from its beginnings to the present, through coverage of its people, organizations, and operations. The book begins with an overview of ISIS, which provides context for each of the reference entries that follow. The introductory material also includes entries on the causes and consequences of the conflict between ISIS and the West. The book contains more than 100 reference entries on general and specific topics ranging from key leaders to major terrorist attacks and affiliated organizations. It also includes a carefully curated selection of primary sources that come from a variety of sources including national-level strategy documents, presidential addresses, and ISIS itself. The book concludes with a detailed chronology and annotated bibliography. Provides an important resource for understanding the historic and geopolitical background of the rise of ISIS Explains the reasoning behind the Islamic State's decisions and actions Offers readers material for understanding the key decisions that led to contemporary dysfunction in the Middle East Demonstrates how ISIS and affiliated extremist organizations use Islam as a primary recruiting and operational tool

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2019
Authors:	Brian L. Steed
Dimensions:	384 x 332 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	307
Edition:	Annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-6461-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > General Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4408-6461-6
Barcode:	9781440864612

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