Boko Haram and the War on Terror

Nonfiction, History, Africa, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book Boko Haram and the War on Terror by Caroline Varin, ABC-CLIO
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Caroline Varin ISBN: 9781440844119
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: August 15, 2016
Imprint: Praeger Language: English
Author: Caroline Varin
ISBN: 9781440844119
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: August 15, 2016
Imprint: Praeger
Language: English

A comprehensive analysis of the rise of Boko Haram from a small religious cult to a major terrorist group, placing them within the context of Nigerian politics and the international War on Terror.

• Takes a comprehensive approach to the political, historical, social, economic, and international dynamics that enabled the rise and transformation of Boko Haram

• Draws on field work in Nigeria, including interviews with military representatives, politicians, activists, psychologists, security operatives, and victims of the Boko Haram war

• Offers a comprehensive analysis of contemporary Nigeria at a crucial point in its history

• Makes an original contribution to the study of violent non-state actors by examining similarities and differences between Boko Haram and other like-minded terrorist movements

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A comprehensive analysis of the rise of Boko Haram from a small religious cult to a major terrorist group, placing them within the context of Nigerian politics and the international War on Terror.

• Takes a comprehensive approach to the political, historical, social, economic, and international dynamics that enabled the rise and transformation of Boko Haram

• Draws on field work in Nigeria, including interviews with military representatives, politicians, activists, psychologists, security operatives, and victims of the Boko Haram war

• Offers a comprehensive analysis of contemporary Nigeria at a crucial point in its history

• Makes an original contribution to the study of violent non-state actors by examining similarities and differences between Boko Haram and other like-minded terrorist movements

More books from ABC-CLIO

Cover of the book Currents of Archival Thinking, 2nd Edition by Caroline Varin
Cover of the book Depression Era, The: A Historical Exploration of Literature by Caroline Varin
Cover of the book Brazil by Caroline Varin
Cover of the book Pakistan: The Taliban, al Qaeda, and the Rise of Terrorism by Caroline Varin
Cover of the book The Insanity Defense: Multidisciplinary Views on its History, Trends, and Controversies by Caroline Varin
Cover of the book Climate Change: Examining the Facts by Caroline Varin
Cover of the book Understanding Victory: Naval Operations from Trafalgar to the Falklands by Caroline Varin
Cover of the book Chronic Diseases: An Encyclopedia of Causes, Effects, and Treatments [2 volumes] by Caroline Varin
Cover of the book The Civil War and Reconstruction Eras: Documents Decoded by Caroline Varin
Cover of the book Enslaved Women in America: An Encyclopedia by Caroline Varin
Cover of the book World Sports: A Reference Handbook by Caroline Varin
Cover of the book White Sports/Black Sports: Racial Disparities in Athletic Programs by Caroline Varin
Cover of the book Vietnam War: A Topical Exploration and Primary Source Collection [2 volumes] by Caroline Varin
Cover of the book The Beatles Encyclopedia: Everything Fab Four [2 volumes] by Caroline Varin
Cover of the book A Military History of Japan: From the Age of the Samurai to the 21st Century by Caroline Varin
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy