{"product_id":"a-theory-of-isis-9780745399096","title":"A Theory of ISIS","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA bold new theory of ISIS, revealing its profound impact on the very nature of contemporary political violence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The first serious attempt at understanding a global calamity brewed in the counter-revolutionary mobilisation against the graceful rise and spectacular spread of Arab revolutions. A groundbreaking work of political theory' -- Professor Hamid Dabashi, Columbia University, author of Authority in Islam\u003cbr\u003e'Objective and insightful ... Essential reading for those interested not only in ISIS but also what may follow' -- Professor Gareth Stansfield, University of Exeter, author of Iraq – People, History, Politics\u003cbr\u003e'A Theory of ISIS is one of the best analyses available to us. An essential book for any serious student of political violence' -- Professor Paul Rogers, Bradford University, author of Irregular War\u003cbr\u003e'Scrupulously scholarly and indispensable reading for any serious student of its vital and absorbing subject' -- Professor Paul H. Gilbert, University of Hull, author of New Terror, New Wars\u003cbr\u003e'A brilliant and ground-breaking analysis of ISIS. Unprecedented level of solid scholarship and deep insights into the complex phenomenon. A must-read for anyone interested in the study of political violence' -- Omar Ashour, Director Middle East Graduate Programme, University of Exeter, author of The De-radicalisation of Jihadists\u003cbr\u003e'How did ISIS come so far, so fast? And where will it go next? I have yet to see such a comprehensive examination of the group's genesis, development and motives. This book deserves to be read widely' -- Tim Sebastian, award-winning former BBC foreign correspondent and presenter of HARDtalk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Figures\u003cbr\u003e  List of Tables\u003cbr\u003e  List of Abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e  Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e  Introduction: The Islamic State and Political Violence in the Early Twenty-First Century\u003cbr\u003e  1. Al Qaeda’s Matrix\u003cbr\u003e  2. Apocalypse Iraq\u003cbr\u003e  3. From Qaedat al Jihad to Al Dawla al Islamiya\u003cbr\u003e  4. Modernity and the Globalised Insurgent\u003cbr\u003e  Conclusion: Colonialism Boomerang\u003cbr\u003e  Glossary\u003cbr\u003e  Chronology\u003cbr\u003e  Notes\u003cbr\u003e  Index","brand":"Pluto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404331360599,"sku":"9780745399096","price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780745399096.jpg?v=1730486126","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-theory-of-isis-9780745399096","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}