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The terrorist in search of humanity : militant Islam and global politics /

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Argues that various forms of militancy, such as the actions of al-Qaeda, are informed by the same desire for agency and equality that animates other humanitarian interventions, such as environmentalism and pacifism.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Devji, Faisal (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2020.
Series:Crises in world politics.
Subjects:
Qaida (Organization)
Islam and politics > Islamic countries.
World politics > 1989-
Politique mondiale > 1989-
Islam and politics
World politics
Islamic countries
Since 1989
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Argues that various forms of militancy, such as the actions of al-Qaeda, are informed by the same desire for agency and equality that animates other humanitarian interventions, such as environmentalism and pacifism.
Item Description:Originally published: New York: Columbia University Press, 2008.
Physical Description:1 online resource (229 pages).
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197520741
019752074X