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Suicidology.

Authors :
Haqqani, Husain
Kimmage, Daniel
Source :
New Republic. 10/3/2005, Vol. 233 Issue 14, p14-16. 2p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Offers a look at "The Martyrs of the Land of the Two Rivers," a collection of 430 biographies of insurgents who are committed to a global jihad, posted on the Internet by Muhib Al Jihad as a recruitment for terrorist organizations. Use of the biographies as a profile of the global jihadists in Iraq; Demography of the jihadists; Claim that the biographies stress wealth and good prospects as examples of what jihadists give up; View of martyrdom held by suicide bombers; Discussion of the issues cited in the biographies that drive anti-Americanism among jihadists, including the plight of the humiliated Muslim nation which has been victimized by unbelievers and tyrants.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00286583
Volume :
233
Issue :
14
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Republic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
18380930