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The Boko Haram Insurgence In Nigeria, 1st ed. 2019 Perspectives from Within New Directions in Islam Series

Langue : Anglais

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Couverture de l’ouvrage The Boko Haram Insurgence In Nigeria

This book focuses on the Boko Haram insurgence in Nigeria, and provides information on the origin and growth of the sect, antecedent and historical factors behind the insurgence, assessing a variety of socio-political drivers. The structure, organization and ideology of the sect are analysed, paying attention to internal splits within the group, as well as external relations with the Nigerian state, and global jihadism. The diverse and wide ranging issues covered in the book makes it valuable for academic researchers, students and policy practitioners both within Africa and beyond. 

Chapter 1. Introduction.
Chapter 2. Global Islamic Fundamentalist Influence and Theoretical Explanation of the Insurgence.
Chapter 3. Historical Antecedents and Context of the Boko Haram Insurgence.
Chapter 4. Origin, Growth and Ideology of Boko Haram.
Chapter 5. Contemporary Trends and Factors in the Making of Boko Haram.
Chapter 6. Structure, Funding and Socio-economic Imperatives of Boko Haram.
Chapter 7. Escalation of the Insurgence: July 2009, Leadership and the Remaking of Boko Haram.
Chapter 8. Between Terrorism and Innovative Proselytization.
Chapter 9. Boko Haram and the Secular Threat to Nigeria.
Chapter 10. Ethnicizing the Boko Haram Insurgence.
Chapter 11. Coming to Grips with New Forms of an Old Problem: State Response, Internal Challenges and External Credentials.
Chapter 12. Conclusion: Beyond Religion and Emergent Socio-political Counterpoints.​
Edlyne Eze Anugwom is Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria.

Uses empirical data to offer insights into the thinking of members or sympathisers of Boko Haram

Argues for an inner coherence of Boko Haram’s underlying ideological roots which connects the group with other global Jihadi movements

Creates a thorough interlinking perspective as a fuller way to explain the traction and staying power of Boko Haram

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