Stern, Jessica, Berger, J.M. creator text xx New York HarperCollins Publishers c2015 2015 monographic und

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398 pages: illustrations 20 cm. "Two of America`s leading experts on violent extremism and terrorism explain the genesis, evolution, and implications of today`s most barbaric jihadist army, Islamic State--and how we can fight it"-- Though terrorist groups are a fixture of contemporary politics and warfare, the world has never witnessed the degree of sheer brutality demonstrated by the group known as ISIS-- the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Its sadistic disregard for human life, sophisticated use of social media, acquisition of territory, and ability to attract foreign fighters is unprecedented. Stern and Berger analyze the tools ISIS uses both to frighten innocent citizens and lure new soldiers, and offer practical ideas on potential government responses. The rise and fall of al Qaeda in Iraq -- The rise of ISIS -- From vanguard to smart mob -- The foreign fighters -- The message -- Jihad goes social -- The electronic brigades -- The AQ-ISIS war -- ISIS`s psychological warfare -- The coming final battle? -- The state of terror. Jessica Stern, J.M. Berger. in English IS (Organization); H?izb al-Da?wah al-Isla¯mi¯yah; Jihad; Terrorism Religious aspects--Islam; Terrorism--Middle East; Terrorism; Middle East 363.325 S83i 2016 9780062395559 251212 20260803094225.0