Description
An essential guide to one of the most notorious but little-understood organizations of our time.
About the Author
Christina Hellmich is Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Reading.
Reviews
A sensible, sharp, reasoned, comprehensive overview of analysis of modern Islamic militancy and discussion of the nature of the phenomenon of al-Qaeda. * Jason Burke, author of al-Qaeda: The True Story of Radical Islam *
Undermines many of the widely held assumptions about al-Qa'ida. * Nelly Lahoud, Associate Professor, Combating Terrorism Center, United States Military Academy, West Point *
If you think you know anything at all about al-Qaeda or simply want an accessible introduction to the subject, this book is a must-read. For the novice and expert alike, Al-Qaeda by Christina Hellmich is currently the best book in the very large field of al-Qaeda studies. An eloquent and incisive deconstruction of the mythology surrounding al-Qaeda and a trenchant critique of the contradictions at the heart of Western security policy, Christina Hellmich delivers an intelligent and balanced assessment of perhaps the most misunderstood group in the world. * Richard Jackson, Aberystwyth University, UK *
A comprehensive book filled with fresh material. * Time Out *
Book Information
ISBN 9781848139084
Author Doctor Christina Hellmich
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Zed Books Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 254g