| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 340 pages) illustrations |
| 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Al-Awlaki, Anwar.
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| SUBJECT |
Al-Awlaki, Anwar fast |
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Qaida (Organization)
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| SUBJECT |
Qaida (Organization) fast |
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Terrorists -- Biography
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Jihad.
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Terrorists -- Recruiting.
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Salafīyah.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE / Terrorism
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Jihad
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Salafīyah
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Terrorists
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Terrorists -- Recruiting
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780674246911 |
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0674246918 |
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