Master Narratives of Islamist Extremism [electronic resource] /
Halverson, Jeffry R.author.
Goodall, H. Lloydauthor.
Corman, Steven R.author.
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.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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 -- The nakba -- Seventy-two virgins -- Master narratives and strategic communication.
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.
Middle East-Politics and governm.
International relations.
Political theory.
Political science
Ethnology-Middle East .
Political science.
Middle Eastern Politics.
International Relations.
Political Theory.
Political Philosophy.
Middle Eastern Culture.
Political Science.