{"product_id":"militant-islam-a-sociology-of-characteristics-causes-and-consequences-9780415412452","title":"Militant Islam: A Sociology of Characteristics, Causes and Consequences","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Stephen Vertigans\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Terrorism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilitant Islam provides a sociological framework for understanding the rise and character of recent Islamic militancy. It takes a systematic approach to the phenomenon and includes analysis of cases from around the world, comparisons with militancy in other religions, and their causes and consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sociological concepts and theories examined in the book include those associated with social closure, social movements, nationalism, risk, fear and 'de-civilising'. These are applied within three main themes; characteristics of militant Islam, multi-layered causes and the consequences of militancy, in particular Western reactions within the 'war on terror'. Interrelationships between religious and secular behaviour, 'terrorism' and 'counter-terrorism', popular support and opposition are explored. Through the examination of examples from across Muslim societies and communities, the analysis challenges the popular tendency to concentrate upon 'al-Qa'ida' and the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will be of interest to students of Sociology, Political Science and International Relations, in particular those taking courses on Islam, religion, terrorism, political violence and related regional studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46929679384727,"sku":"9780415412452","price":10902.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780415412452.webp?v=1771601405","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/militant-islam-a-sociology-of-characteristics-causes-and-consequences-9780415412452","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}