Combatant Experiences in Multi-Ethnic Extremist Groups - Identity and Allegiance in Boko Haram

This book uses Boko Haram as a case study to delve into the operations of extremist groups in sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular focus on the unique cultural contexts in which they function.

Sommario

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Insurgent Organisation Chapter 3: History Chapter 4: Recruitment Chapter 5: Shaping the Identity of Boko Haram: Age and Socio-Economic Vulnerability Chapter 6: Ethnicity and its Effect in Boko Haram Chapter 7: Combatant Socialisation and the Role of Leadership Chapter 8: Life after Boko Haram Chapter 9: Conclusion

Info autore

Makena Micheni is a Kenyan Associate Lecturer in the International Relations department at the University of St Andrews, UK. She earned her PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Makena Micheni
• Editore: Taylor and Francis
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 29.08.2025
• EAN: 9781032890432
• ISBN: 978-1-032-89043-2
• Pagine: 184
• Peso: 453 g
• Illustrazioni: schwarz-weiss Illustrationen, Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Serie: Political Violence
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Geoscienze > Geografia; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze sociali, tematiche generali; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), POLITICAL SCIENCE / Terrorism, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, HISTORY / Africa / General, Africa, International Relations, Developing Countries, Warfare & defence, Terrorism, armed struggle, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, African History, Warfare and defence