Jihad and Death - The Global Appeal of Islamic State

In Jihad and Death, acclaimed political scientist Olivier Roy puts Islamic State in its proper context: that of other radical, millenialist groups. In doing so, he shows that the key factor driving young, disillusioned European Muslims to IS isn't Islam or religious fundamentalism, but nihilism.

About the author

Olivier Roy is Professor of Political Science and Mediterranean studies at the European University Institute in Florence. He is the author of many books, including Globalized Islam and Holy Ignorance.

Product details

• Authors: Olivier Roy, Roy Olivier
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2017
• EAN: 9780190843632
• ISBN: 978-0-19-084363-2
• No. of pages: 136
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Political Ideologies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Middle Eastern, Middle East, Politics & government, Religion & politics, Regional Studies, Politics and government, Regional / International studies, Religion and Politics, Political ideologies and movements, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Religion, Politics & State