Al-Qaeda and sacrifice: martyrdom, war and politics

Introduction 1 From the Vantage Point of Sacrificial Violence: Al-Qaeda's Worldview in Context 2 The Meanings of Sacrifice in Islam 3 Etymological Reflections on Sacrifice 4 Comparative Political Thought on War, Sacrifices, and Politics 5 The Limits of Sacrificial Subjectivity for Politics 6 Co...

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Main Author: Finn, Melissa (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London Pluto Press 2012
In:Year: 2012
Further subjects:B Islam
B Terrorism
B Heiliger Krieg (Islam)
B Holy War (Islam)
B Violence
B Ideology
B Fundamentalism
B Religion
B Islamic countries
B Martyr
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Summary:Introduction 1 From the Vantage Point of Sacrificial Violence: Al-Qaeda's Worldview in Context 2 The Meanings of Sacrifice in Islam 3 Etymological Reflections on Sacrifice 4 Comparative Political Thought on War, Sacrifices, and Politics 5 The Limits of Sacrificial Subjectivity for Politics 6 Conclusion: Sacrificial Subjectivity for Acephalic Politics
ISBN:184964750X