new frontiers of Jihad, The
radical Islam in Europe
Alison Pargeter
244 pages | ~7 hrs
Islam
new frontiers of Jihad, The
radical Islam in Europe
By Alison Pargeter
This analytical exploration delves into the complex pathways through which radical ideologies traverse from East to West, revealing how different cultural contexts influence and reshape each other. Alison Pargeter challenges conventional assumptions by demonstrating that local concerns, rather than global movements, continue to drive those engaged in militant Islamic activities.
The author uncovers how national differences and regional rivalries remain the dominant forces shaping contemporary religious extremism. She reveals that Middle Eastern political struggles now manifest within European communities, playing out in religious centers across Birmingham, Paris, and Milan. Through careful investigation, Pargeter shows how seemingly spontaneous expressions of religious fervor are actually orchestrated by competing political factions from the Middle East.
By tracing the networks behind significant European incidents including the Madrid attacks, London's 7/7 bombings, and French Metro explosions, the book exposes unexpected connections and relationships. The work examines the psychological and social factors that draw young European men into militant Islamic movements, offering insights into the recruitment processes and ideological transformations that occur.
This scholarly investigation provides readers with a deeper understanding of how religious and political movements adapt and evolve as they cross cultural boundaries. The book offers valuable perspective on the intersection of faith, politics, and identity in our interconnected world, making complex geopolitical dynamics accessible to those seeking to understand contemporary religious and social movements.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Terrorism
- ✓ Explore Terrorism, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Islamic fundamentalism
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Islam and politics
- ✓ Explore Islam
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects of Terrorism
Topics
Details
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- ISBN-13
- 9780812241464
- ISBN-10
- 0812241460
- Pages
- 244
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BP173.7.P355 2008
