Communication in Global Jihad

This book conceptually examines the role of communication in global jihad from multiple perspectives. The main premise is that communication is so vital to the Global Jihadist Movement (GJM) today that jihadists will use any communicative tool, tactic, or approach to impact or transform people and the public at large.

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Jonathan Matusitz is Associate Professor in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at the University of Central Florida, USA. His research focuses on the role of communication in terrorism, symbolism in terrorism, and the globalization of culture and new media. Previous titles include Global Jihad in Muslim and Non-Muslim Contexts (2020), Online Jihadist Magazines to Promote the Caliphate: Communicative Perspectives (2019), Symbolism in Terrorism: Motivation, Communication, and Behavior (2015), and Terrorism & Communication: A Critical Introduction (2013).

Inhalt

1. Introduction 2. Defining Terrorism 3. Defining Jihad 4. The Globalization of Jihad 5. Global Jihadist Networks 6. The Mass Media 7. The Narrative 8. The Fatwa 9. Islamic Revival 10. The Jihadisphere 11. Jihad through Popular Culture 12. Conclusions and Solutions