ISIS
Subtitle: the state of terror
By: Jessica Stern and J.M. Berger
Contributors: Berger, J. M. (John M.), 1967- author
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Ecco Press, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 385
ISBN-13: 9780062395542
Subjects: Terrorism; IS (Organization); Islam
Description: "Two of America's leading experts on violent extremism and terrorism explain the genesis, evolution, and implications of today's most barbaric jihadist army, Islamic State--and how we can fight it"--

Though terrorist groups are a fixture of contemporary politics and warfare, the world has never witnessed the degree of sheer brutality demonstrated by the group know as ISIS-- the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Its sadistic disregard for human life, sophisticated use of social media, acquisition of territory, and ability to attract foreign fighters is unprecedented.  Stern and Berger analyze the tools ISIS uses both to frighten innocent citizens and lure new soldiers, and offer practical ideas on potential government responses.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-370) and index.
Table of contents: title: The rise and fall of Al Queda in Iraq; title: The rise of ISIS; title: From Vanguard to smart mob; title: The foreign fighters; title: The message; title: Jihad goes social; title: The electronic brigades; title: The AQ-ISIS war; title: ISIS's psychological warfare; title: The coming final battle?; title: The state of terror.