Sayyid Qutb

The purpose of this research is to provide a
comprehensive analysis of a salient jihadist
philosopher by the name of Sayyid Qutb. Qutb is
arguably among the most influential ideologues of
modern-day Islamic militancy; yet, there is very
little research examining his works. Through in-depth
analysis of the historical, social, and political
contexts surrounding Qutb and Islamic militancy, this
research will: (1) examine selected works of Qutb to
determine the frequency of his use of militant
language and how his usage of militant language
relates to his overall ideology; (2) place Qutb s
writings into historical, social, and political
contexts while at the same time examining if, and
how, they are influencing militants today; and, (3)
identify the importance of understanding the beliefs
conveyed by Qutb for the purpose of informing
counterterrorism policy.

Autorentext

Joseph D. Bozek, MS: Grand Valley State University, School ofCriminal Justice. Trooper with the Michigan Department of StatePolice, Michigan.

Klappentext

The purpose of this research is to provide acomprehensive analysis of a salient jihadistphilosopher by the name of Sayyid Qutb. Qutb isarguably among the most influential ideologues ofmodern-day Islamic militancy; yet, there is verylittle research examining his works. Through in-depthanalysis of the historical, social, and politicalcontexts surrounding Qutb and Islamic militancy, thisresearch will: (1) examine selected works of Qutb todetermine the frequency of his use of militantlanguage and how his usage of militant languagerelates to his overall ideology; (2) place Qutb'swritings into historical, social, and politicalcontexts while at the same time examining if, andhow, they are influencing militants today; and, (3)identify the importance of understanding the beliefsconveyed by Qutb for the purpose of informingcounterterrorism policy.