Master narratives of Islamist extremism

Author(s)

• Halverson, Jeffry R.
• Goodall, H. Lloyd
• Corman, Steven R.

Bibliographic Information

Master narratives of Islamist extremism

Jeffry R. Halverson, H.L. Goodall, Jr., and Steven R. Corman

Palgrave MacMillan, 2011

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [231]-235) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This volume introduces the concept of Islamist extremist 'master narratives' and offers a method for identifying and analyzing them. Drawing on rhetorical and narrative theories, the chapters examine thirteen master narratives and explain how extremists use them to solidify their base, recruit new members, and motivate actions.

Table of Contents

What is a Master Narrative? The Pharaoh The Jahiliyyah The Battle of Badr The Hypocrites The Battle of Khaybar The Battle of Karbala The Mahdi The Infidel Invaders Shaytan's Handiwork 1924 The Nakba 72 Virgins Conclusion: Strategic Communication

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Details

• NCID: BB07010728
• ISBN:
  • 9780230108967
• LCCN: 2010025810
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: x, 243 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BP166.14.F85
  • DC22 : 297.09
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Islamic fundamentalism
  • LCSH : Islam -- Historiography
  • LCSH : Narrative inquiry (Research method)
  • LCSH : Jihad