Master narratives of Islamist extremism
By: Jeffry R. Halverson, H. L. Goodall, Jr., and Steven R. Corman
Contributors: Goodall, H. Lloyd; Corman, Steven R.
Publisher: Palgrave McMillan; Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 243
ISBN-13: 9780230108967
Description: Introducing the concept of Islamist extremist "master narratives," this volume 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. The book concludes with an integration of the idea of master narratives, their story forms, and archetypes into existing strategic communication understandings, and suggestions for using this approach to create counter-terrorism strategies.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: What is a master narrative?; title: The Pharaoh; title: The Jahiliyyah; title: The Battle of Badr; title: The hypocrites; title: The Battle of Khaybar; title: The Battle of Karbala; title: The Mahdi; title: The infidel invaders; title: Shaytan's handiwork; title: The nakba; title: Seventy-two virgins; title: Master narratives and strategic communication.