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Author Asuelime, Lucky, author.

Title Boko Haram : the socio-economic drivers / Lucky E. Asuelime, Ojochenemi J. David ; foreword by Azeez Olaniyan
Published Cham : Springer, 2015

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Description 1 online resource (x, 114 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series SpringerBriefs in political science, 2191-5466
SpringerBriefs in political science.
Contents The Phenomenon of Boko Haram Terrorism in Nigeria -- Understanding the Changing Context for Terrorism -- Political Economy of Nigeria -- Evolution, Ideological Foundation and Strategy of Boko Haram in Nigeria -- RC of Boko Haram Terrorism: Socio-Economic Prism -- Conclusion: Responses and Recommendations to End Boko Haram Terrorism
Summary This book investigates the socio-economic determinants of the emergence and persistence of Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria. Since 2009, Boko Haram continues to capture mainstream news headlines, as well as the imagination of aspiring young Salafi-jihadists around the world who support the notion of a radical Islamist socio-political system. By providing an essential overview of the literature on Boko Haram and bridging research and current events, the authors cover a broad spectrum of topics and suggest relevant policies for addressing the problem of Boko Haram terrorism. While Boko Haram's motivations are ostensibly religious, the primary focus is on socio-economic inequality as one of the main factors that predispose the disillusioned, poverty-driven and jobless populace in the northern regions of Nigeria to take up arms against the state. The insights presented in this book will help researchers and policy-makers alike to understand the emergence of locally focused terrorist groups and insurgencies
Analysis internationaal recht
international law
politieke economie
political economy
strafrecht
criminal law
misdaad
crime
internationale betrekkingen
international relations
sociale wetenschappen
social sciences
Social Sciences (General)
Sociale wetenschappen (algemeen)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed June 30, 2015)
Subject Boko Haram.
SUBJECT Boko Haram fast
Subject Terrorism -- Social aspects -- Nigeria
Terrorism -- Economic aspects -- Nigeria
Terrorism -- Prevention -- Government policy -- Nigeria
International relations.
International humanitarian law.
Crime & criminology.
Political economy.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Infrastructure.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General.
Terrorism -- Economic aspects
Terrorism -- Prevention -- Government policy
Terrorism -- Social aspects
Nigeria
Form Electronic book
Author David, Ojochenemi J., author
ISBN 9783319212302
3319212303
331921229X
9783319212296