Description: De-Radicalization of Jihadists : Transforming Armed Islamist Movements, Paperback by Ashour, Omar, ISBN 0415588340, ISBN-13 9780415588348, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US This book is the first detailed study of the causes of de-radicalization in armed Islamist movements. It is based on frontline research that includes interviews with Jihadist leaders, mid-ranking commanders, and young sympathizers, as well as former security and intelligence officers and state officials. Additionally, it is also the first book to analyze the particular conditions under which successful de-radicalization can take place. The current literature on Islamist movements attempts to explain two principal issues: their support of violence (radicalization) and their changing attitudes towards democracy and democratization (moderation). However, the reasons behind renouncing (behavioural de-radicalization) and de-legitimizing (ideological de-radicalization) violence have not been evaluated to date. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the de-radicalization processes of the Egyptian Muslim Brothers (1951-73), former allies of al-Qa'ida, such as al-Gama'a al-Islammiyya (Islamic Group of Egypt, 1) and al-Jihad Organization (2007- present), as well as of Algerian Islamist groups (1). Th also analyzes cases of de-radicalization failure. The two questions that th highlights and attempts to answer are Why? and How? For example, why do radical Islamist militants revise their ideologies, strategies and objectives and initiate a de-radicalization process; and what are the necessary conditions behind successful de-radicalization? De-radicalization of Jihadists shows how a combination of charismatic leadership, state repression, social interactions and selective inducements can ultimately lead jihadists to abandon 'jihad' and de-legitimize violence. This book will be of great interest to students of radical Islamist movements and Islamic Studies, terrorism and political violence, security studies, and Middle Eastern politics. Omar Ashour is a Lecturer in Politics in the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, University of Exeter. He has a PhD in International Relations from McGill University in Canada.
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Book Title: De-Radicalization of Jihadists : Transforming Armed Islamist Move
Number of Pages: 206 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: De-Radicalization of Jihadists : Transforming Armed Islamist Movements
Publisher: Routledge
Subject: Terrorism, Military / General, Religious Intolerance, Persecution & Conflict, Security (National & International)
Publication Year: 2010
Item Height: 0.5 in
Item Weight: 11.2 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Religion, Political Science, History
Author: Omar Ashour
Item Length: 9.2 in
Item Width: 6.2 in
Format: Trade Paperback
