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Author:
Meleagrou-Hitchens, Alexander, 1984- author.
Title:
Incitement : Anwar al-Awlaki's western jihad / Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens.
Publisher:
Harvard University Press,
Copyright Date:
2020
Description:
ix, 340 pages ; 22 cm
Subject:
Al-Awlaki, Anwar.
Qaida (Organization)
Al-Awlaki, Anwar.
Qaida (Organization)
Terrorists--Biography.
Jihad.
Terrorists--Recruiting.
Salafīyah.
Jihad.
Salafīyah.
Terrorists.
Terrorists--Recruiting.
Biographies.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Part one. The making of a global jihadist leader: From America to Yemen -- Awlaki and activist Salafism -- Awlaki and Salafi-jihadism: theory and praxis -- "And inspire the believers..." -- Part two. Awlaki's disciples: Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab -- Nidal Hasan -- Zachary Adam Chesser -- Awlaki and the Islamic State in the West.
Summary:
"This is the definitive account of the career of Anwar al-Awlaki, the most influential Western exponent of violent jihad. Drawing on extensive research among al-Awlaki's followers, including interviews with convicted terrorists, Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens explains how the radical preacher established his network and why his message resonated"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
0674979508
9780674979505
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1114354572
LCCN:
2019040018
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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