ISIS: The Essential Reference Guide
- ISBN-10
- 1440864624
- ISBN-13
- 9781440864629
- Series
- Isis
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 300
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-10-31
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Brian L. Steed
Description
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. • 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
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