From Freedom Fighters to Jihadists
Human Resources of Non-State Armed Groups (Causes and Consequences of Terrorism)
Vera Mironova
Discover the surprising reasons behind the rise of the most radical groups in the Middle East in this groundbreaking book. Through extensive research and firsthand accounts, the author examines the organizational structure and ideology of Jabhat al-Nusra, Ahrar al Sham, and ISIS, revealing how their superior management and care for their fighters attracted recruits away from moderate groups. With over 600 survey-interviews with locals and fighters in Syria, this book offers unprecedented insight into the inner workings of rebel organizations.
Publish Date
2019-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
2019-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.43
ISBN
9780190939762
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2019-09-24T14:30:15.000Z
This book by @vera_mironov on personnel management in Syrian rebel groups is terrific; here is rigorous social science combined with incredible fieldwork. And it looks great against the background of a Hezbollah flag! – source