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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781839762413
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 256
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Delve into the compelling examination of modern jihad, as historian Suzanne Schneider presents 'The Apocalypse and the End of History: Modern Jihad and the Crisis of Liberalism'. This insightful study articulates the intricate connections between the violence of contemporary jihadist movements, notably the Islamic State, and pervasive global political trends, shedding light on the alarming rise of authoritarianism. Schneider posits that rather than purely opposing western liberalism, modern jihad reflects its shadows and crisis.
Through meticulous research encompassing Islamic jurisprudence, recruitment narratives, and apocalyptic literature, this book presents a critical analysis of jihadist ideologies and their relationship with political communities in the West. It navigates through themes of identity, statehood, and the nexus between jihad and populism, revealing how both modern jihad and elements of western capitalism represent a failed political narrative—one that risks inviting a grim future. Schneider’s poignant arguments will resonate with readers interested in understanding the underlying dynamics of global political unrest and nihilist violence, making it essential reading for scholars, students, and anyone concerned about the interplay between jihadism and liberal democracies. Gain a deeper appreciation of how modern jihad is not merely a threat, but a complex reflection of our times. This book is a vital resource for anyone exploring the intersections of religion, politics, and society in today’s world.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781839762413
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 256
Description:
In this authoritative, accessible study, historian Suzanne Schneider examines the politics and ideology of the Islamic State and finds that contemporary jihad is a microcosm of global political trends, one that can help us understand the slide toward authoritarianism and nihilist violence worldwide. Most western commentators have assumed the modern jihad is antithetical to western liberalism; Schneider argues the opposite. The jihadist violence of the Islamic State, she finds, has much in common with political life in Europe and the United States, from the spectacular violence of mass shootings to authoritarian populism and the rise of xenophobic nationalism. The Islamic State, in other words, is a dark reflection of western liberalism, rather than its antithesis. Through chapters surveying modern jihadist ideas of the state, violence, identity, and political community, Schneider argues that modern jihad and western capitalism are two versions of a politics of failure- the failure to imagine a better life here on earth.
Based on extensive research into a wide range of sources, from Islamic jurisprudence to popular recruitment videos, contemporary apocalyptic literature and the Islamic State's Arabic-language publications, and written with the sensibility of a political theorist, Schneider explores modern jihad as a way to show us a vision of a dark future--one we might still swerve to avoid.
ISBN: 9781839762413
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 256
Description:
Delve into the compelling examination of modern jihad, as historian Suzanne Schneider presents 'The Apocalypse and the End of History: Modern Jihad and the Crisis of Liberalism'. This insightful study articulates the intricate connections between the violence of contemporary jihadist movements, notably the Islamic State, and pervasive global political trends, shedding light on the alarming rise of authoritarianism. Schneider posits that rather than purely opposing western liberalism, modern jihad reflects its shadows and crisis.
Through meticulous research encompassing Islamic jurisprudence, recruitment narratives, and apocalyptic literature, this book presents a critical analysis of jihadist ideologies and their relationship with political communities in the West. It navigates through themes of identity, statehood, and the nexus between jihad and populism, revealing how both modern jihad and elements of western capitalism represent a failed political narrative—one that risks inviting a grim future. Schneider’s poignant arguments will resonate with readers interested in understanding the underlying dynamics of global political unrest and nihilist violence, making it essential reading for scholars, students, and anyone concerned about the interplay between jihadism and liberal democracies. Gain a deeper appreciation of how modern jihad is not merely a threat, but a complex reflection of our times. This book is a vital resource for anyone exploring the intersections of religion, politics, and society in today’s world.
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Get fast shipping on this essential read, perfect for enhancing your understanding of the modern geopolitical landscape surrounding liberalism and jihadism.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781839762413
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 256
Description:
In this authoritative, accessible study, historian Suzanne Schneider examines the politics and ideology of the Islamic State and finds that contemporary jihad is a microcosm of global political trends, one that can help us understand the slide toward authoritarianism and nihilist violence worldwide. Most western commentators have assumed the modern jihad is antithetical to western liberalism; Schneider argues the opposite. The jihadist violence of the Islamic State, she finds, has much in common with political life in Europe and the United States, from the spectacular violence of mass shootings to authoritarian populism and the rise of xenophobic nationalism. The Islamic State, in other words, is a dark reflection of western liberalism, rather than its antithesis. Through chapters surveying modern jihadist ideas of the state, violence, identity, and political community, Schneider argues that modern jihad and western capitalism are two versions of a politics of failure- the failure to imagine a better life here on earth.
Based on extensive research into a wide range of sources, from Islamic jurisprudence to popular recruitment videos, contemporary apocalyptic literature and the Islamic State's Arabic-language publications, and written with the sensibility of a political theorist, Schneider explores modern jihad as a way to show us a vision of a dark future--one we might still swerve to avoid.