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This book provides a comprehensive analysis of female terrorism in
America, both past and present. The volume takes a fresh look at
women's actions of left-wing political violence, right-wing
political violence, and religious extremist violence (among
others). It also examines the multitude of roles that women have
played over the past few decades in such organizations (including
leadership positions and more passive roles)-not to mention the
diverse methods of recruitment, radicalization, and propaganda. The
objective of this book is to examine-using a wide range of case
studies, facts, statistics, and theoretical methodologies-how
collective or personal factors have influenced or reinforced the
actions that these women take. Government agencies continue to
underestimate the ability of women to support and perpetrate
terrorism. As such, the United States is facing a wholly inaccurate
and incomplete picture of the complexities of domestic terrorism,
and this is contributing to a serious neglect of the issue at the
national level. This volume ultimately aims to offer
policy-relevant solutions to decrease the threat of domestic female
political violence in the United States. Female Terrorism in
America will be of much interest to students of terrorism and
political violence, American politics, gender studies, and
sociology.
This book conceptually examines the role of communication in global
jihad from multiple perspectives. The main premise is that
communication is so vital to the global jihadist movement today
that jihadists will use any communicative tool, tactic, or approach
to impact or transform people and the public at large. The author
explores how and why the benefits of communication are a huge boon
to jihadist operations, with jihadists communicating their
ideological programs to develop a strong base for undertaking
terrorist violence. The use of various information and
communication systems and platforms by jihadists exemplifies the
most recent progress in the relationship between terrorism, media,
and the new information environment. For jihadist organizations
like ISIS and Al-Qaeda, recruiting new volunteers for the Caliphate
who are willing to sacrifice their lives for the cause is a top
priority. Based on various conceptual analyses, case studies, and
theoretical applications, this book explores the communicative
tools, tactics, and approaches used for this recruitment, including
narratives, propaganda, mainstream media, social media, new
information and communication technologies, the jihadisphere,
visual imagery, media framing, globalization, financing networks,
crime-jihad nexuses, group communication, radicalization, social
movements, fatwas, martyrdom videos, pop-jihad, and jihadist
nasheeds. This book will be of great interest to students and
scholars of communication studies, political science, terrorism and
international security, Islamic studies, and cultural studies.
This book conceptually examines the role of communication in global
jihad from multiple perspectives. The main premise is that
communication is so vital to the global jihadist movement today
that jihadists will use any communicative tool, tactic, or approach
to impact or transform people and the public at large. The author
explores how and why the benefits of communication are a huge boon
to jihadist operations, with jihadists communicating their
ideological programs to develop a strong base for undertaking
terrorist violence. The use of various information and
communication systems and platforms by jihadists exemplifies the
most recent progress in the relationship between terrorism, media,
and the new information environment. For jihadist organizations
like ISIS and Al-Qaeda, recruiting new volunteers for the Caliphate
who are willing to sacrifice their lives for the cause is a top
priority. Based on various conceptual analyses, case studies, and
theoretical applications, this book explores the communicative
tools, tactics, and approaches used for this recruitment, including
narratives, propaganda, mainstream media, social media, new
information and communication technologies, the jihadisphere,
visual imagery, media framing, globalization, financing networks,
crime-jihad nexuses, group communication, radicalization, social
movements, fatwas, martyrdom videos, pop-jihad, and jihadist
nasheeds. This book will be of great interest to students and
scholars of communication studies, political science, terrorism and
international security, Islamic studies, and cultural studies.
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of female terrorism in
America, both past and present. The volume takes a fresh look at
women's actions of left-wing political violence, right-wing
political violence, and religious extremist violence (among
others). It also examines the multitude of roles that women have
played over the past few decades in such organizations (including
leadership positions and more passive roles)-not to mention the
diverse methods of recruitment, radicalization, and propaganda. The
objective of this book is to examine-using a wide range of case
studies, facts, statistics, and theoretical methodologies-how
collective or personal factors have influenced or reinforced the
actions that these women take. Government agencies continue to
underestimate the ability of women to support and perpetrate
terrorism. As such, the United States is facing a wholly inaccurate
and incomplete picture of the complexities of domestic terrorism,
and this is contributing to a serious neglect of the issue at the
national level. This volume ultimately aims to offer
policy-relevant solutions to decrease the threat of domestic female
political violence in the United States. Female Terrorism in
America will be of much interest to students of terrorism and
political violence, American politics, gender studies, and
sociology.
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.
This book examines the reasons for which children join terrorist
movements and how they eventually become peace activists fighting
the very crimes that they once committed. The transformation of
child terrorists into peace activists has received scant attention
from academics and practitioners alike. Particular focus is placed
on child jihadism, child terrorism in Africa and Latin America,
child separatist terrorism, and White child supremacism. These five
groups of child terrorists represent about 80% of the problem
across the world. The text serves as a primer for anti-terrorism
and peace activism for global social change. It includes original,
applied research and features personal accounts from former child
terrorists who became peace activists themselves. One of the nine
chapters provides an in-depth thematic analysis of the lives of 24
subjects (from all five aforementioned groups). The analysis
produced four main themes that encapsulate the time and effort that
it takes to become a peace activist today: metamorphosis, terrorist
behavior, disillusionment, and anti-terrorist behavior. The book
ends with multiple solutions from the perspective of social work,
including the reintegration of former child terrorists into
society. From Child Terrorism to Peace Activism is a resource of
deep and broad appeal. The text is essential reading for
upper-level undergraduate and Master's students in political
science, military studies, international relations, international
law, and peace and conflict studies. It can be pertinent reading
for students and instructors in international social work
contemplating social work-related solutions to rehabilitate former
child terrorists and child soldiers into society through peace
activism, anti-terrorist endeavors, and other socio-psychological
methods that will produce social change. The text also would appeal
to faculty and students in childhood studies with an interest in
child terrorism, child development, and child trauma and
resilience. Given the essentials, depth, and possibilities that the
book offers, it is a useful resource for audiences within
counterterrorism institutes, national security agencies, and
academic think-tanks. Information on motives, strategies,
radicalization processes, and recruitment methods used by terrorist
organizations as well as their effects on various audiences will
draw readers from law enforcement agencies and institutions.
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.
This book examines online jihadist magazines, Inspire, Dabiq,
Rumiyah, and Gaidi Mtaani, published by three terrorist
organizations-Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Al-Shabaab-and their aggressive
promotion of the Caliphate, an Islamic system of world government
that seeks to create a new world order ruled by sharia. These
magazines have played an important role in the diffusion of
Islamist ideas such as jihad and sharia (Islamic law). Divided into
ten chapters, this book extends existing research by offering fresh
insights on the communicative strategies, radicalization processes,
and recruitment methods used by jihadist organizations as well as
their effects on readers. In particular, this book includes (1) the
application of communication theories and models to both global
jihad and online jihadist propaganda; (2) meticulous descriptions
of the four online jihadist magazines in question (in terms of
their missions, stylistic formats, and tactics), including excerpts
from each magazine; (3) a thorough explanation of the jihadisphere
(e.g., as a vehicle for extreme propaganda and an overarching
"training manual" for jihad); (4) the procedures and complexities
of online Islamic radicalization; and (5) strategies to combat
online jihadist magazines (e.g., by developing counter-narratives
and online counter-radicalization magazines).
The symbolic value of targets is what differentiates terrorism from
other forms of extreme violence. Terrorism is designed to inflict
deep psychological wounds on an enemy rather than demolish its
material ability to fight. The September 11, 2001 attacks, for
example, demonstrated the power of symbolism. The World Trade
Center was targeted by Al Qaeda because the Twin Towers epitomized
Western civilization, U.S. imperialism, financial success,
modernity, and freedom. The symbolic character of terrorism is the
focus of this textbook. A comprehensive analysis, it incorporates
descriptions, definitions, case studies, and theories. Each chapter
focuses on a specific dimension of symbolism in terrorism and
explains the contexts and processes that involve the main actors as
well as the symbolism of both the purposes and targets of
terrorism. Also discussed are new religious movements, which
represent another important aspect of terrorism, such as Aum
Shinrikyo, the Japanese cult that used sarin gas in the Tokyo
subway in 1995. Over forty areas of symbolism are covered
throughout the chapters, including physical and non-physical
symbolism, linguistic symbolism, the social construction of
reality, rituals, myths, performative violence, iconoclasm, brand
management, logos, semiotics, new media, and the global village.
This allows for an in-depth examination of many issues, such as
anti-globalization, honor killing, religious terrorism, suicide
terrorism, martyrdom, weapons, female terrorism, public
communication, visual motifs, and cyberspace. Main concepts are
clearly defined, and followed by theory illustrated by
international case studies. Chapter summaries, key points, review
questions, research and practice suggestions are recurring
components as well. This groundbreaking text encompasses all major
aspects of symbolism in terrorism and will be an essential resource
for anyone studying terrorism.
The symbolic value of targets is what differentiates terrorism from
other forms of extreme violence. Terrorism is designed to inflict
deep psychological wounds on an enemy rather than demolish its
material ability to fight. The September 11, 2001 attacks, for
example, demonstrated the power of symbolism. The World Trade
Center was targeted by Al Qaeda because the Twin Towers epitomized
Western civilization, U.S. imperialism, financial success,
modernity, and freedom. The symbolic character of terrorism is the
focus of this textbook. A comprehensive analysis, it incorporates
descriptions, definitions, case studies, and theories. Each chapter
focuses on a specific dimension of symbolism in terrorism and
explains the contexts and processes that involve the main actors as
well as the symbolism of both the purposes and targets of
terrorism. Also discussed are new religious movements, which
represent another important aspect of terrorism, such as Aum
Shinrikyo, the Japanese cult that used sarin gas in the Tokyo
subway in 1995. Over forty areas of symbolism are covered
throughout the chapters, including physical and non-physical
symbolism, linguistic symbolism, the social construction of
reality, rituals, myths, performative violence, iconoclasm, brand
management, logos, semiotics, new media, and the global village.
This allows for an in-depth examination of many issues, such as
anti-globalization, honor killing, religious terrorism, suicide
terrorism, martyrdom, weapons, female terrorism, public
communication, visual motifs, and cyberspace. Main concepts are
clearly defined, and followed by theory illustrated by
international case studies. Chapter summaries, key points, review
questions, research and practice suggestions are recurring
components as well. This groundbreaking text encompasses all major
aspects of symbolism in terrorism and will be an essential resource
for anyone studying terrorism.
Based on the premise that terrorism is essentially a message,
Terrorism and Communication: A Critical Introduction examines
terrorism from a communication perspective-making it the first text
to offer a complete picture of the role of communication in
terrorist activity. Through the extensive examination of
state-of-the-art research on terrorism as well as recent case
studies and speech excerpts, communication and terrorism scholar
Jonathan Matusitz explores the ways that terrorists communicate
messages through actions and discourse. Using a multifaceted
approach, he draws valuable insights from relevant disciplines,
including mass communication, political communication, and visual
communication, as he illustrates the key role that media outlets
play in communicating terrorists objectives and examines the role
of global communication channels in both spreading and combating
terrorism. This is an essential introduction to understanding what
terrorism is, how it functions primarily through communication, how
we talk about it, and how we prevent it.
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