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Jason Burke Al-Qaeda
London, United Kingdom Penguin Books Ltd 2004 0141019123 / 9780141019123 Trade Paperback Very Good Very Good +
0141019123 Pages: 384, Jason Burke has produced an account of Islamic militancy - revolutionising our understanding of Al-Qaeda, retelling its history from scratch and critically exploding the myths that form the very foundations of the "War on Terror". Fully updated with new material on Iraq and Afghanistan. Jason Burke has produced the definitive account of Islamic militancy - revolutionising our understanding of Al-Qaeda, retelling its history from scratch and critically exploding the myths that form the very foundations of the "War on Terror". Fully updated with new material on Iraq and Afghanistan. Editorial Reviews From Publishers Weekly Not many reporters have firsthand experience of terrorist camps, but Burke, chief reporter for London's Observer, achieved it during the 2001 war in Afghanistan. His nuanced investigation into Islamic extremist groups benefits as a result; his depth of knowledge is clear as he paints a complex portrait of al-Qaida and related groups. The outfit often called al-Qaida is, he says, actually a loose amalgam of groups that share a similar worldview: a belief in Islamic fundamentalism and antagonism toward the West. This is not new, but Burke writes clearly, and his descriptions of terror camps and religious schools-even a brief description of a bombing campaign in Afghanistan-make his work more lively and powerful than most of the recent books on the subject. Similarly, he shows that Osama bin Laden is less central to the enterprise than Western leaders think; the Islamist movement is longstanding and widespread: "This movement is growing. Osama bin Laden did not create it nor will his death or incarceration end it." As a result, he argues, the U.S. focus on bin Laden and al-Qaida is misguided and ultimately a waste of time-in fact, he says, it will only create more bin Ladens. Only a battle to "win the hearts and minds" of the Islamic world will effectively counteract the terrorist phenomenon. Unfortunately, Burke fails to address how this might be done, but he's made a strong argument that it is the road to take. Maps not seen by PW. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. ,Publishers Weekly,07/07/2003 "...more lively and powerful than most of the recent books on the subject." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Review "An accurate analysis...an informative book."-- Albert Smith, The Irish Independent "A must-read...Burke's sophisticated view of Al-Qaeda is convincing. Burke's book is the one that will last. It's a triumph."--Giles Foden, The Guardian "This book is an eye-opener... authoritative and detailed"--Hazhir Teimourian, The Literary Review "This young, impassioned journalist has made an important contribution to the growing literature on al Qaeda."-Jeff Stein, Washington Post Book World "He has given us an indispensable guide to the multidimensional reality of Al-Qaeda"-- John Gray, New Statesman "...more lively and powerful than most of the recent books on the subject."--Publishers Weekly "...Burke has taken the time to sort it out...compulsory reading for Rumsfeld and his clique."--Sam Kiley, The Evening Standard (UK) "Fascinating...packed full with totally new material."--Gilles Kepel, author of Jihad: The Trail of Political Islam "...a book which vastly increases our understanding of the Al-Qaeda phenomenon. Burke writes with admirable lucidity and the benefit of his frontline reporting and deep research."--Peter Bergen, author of Holy War, Inc. Publishers Weekly : "...more lively and powerful than most of the recent books on the subject." Hazhir Teimourian The Literary Review : " This book is an eye-opener... authoritative and detailed" Jeff Stein Washington Post Book World : "This young, impassioned journalist has made an important contribution to the growing literature on al Qaeda." John Gray New Statesman : "He has given us an indispensable guide to the multidimensional reality of Al-Qaeda" Sam Kiley The Evening Standard (UK) : "...Burke has taken the time to sort it out...compulsory reading for Rumsfeld and his clique." Gilles Kepel Jihad: The Trail of Political Islam : "Fascinating...packed full with totally new material." Peter Bergen Holy War, Inc. : "...a book which vastly increases our understanding of the Al-Qaeda phenomenon. Burke writes with admirable lucidity and the benefit of his frontline reporting and deep research." Jeff Stein Washington Post Book World : "Jason Burke... has made an entirely persuasive case. ...This young, impassioned journalist has made an important contribution to the growing literature on al Qaeda." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Jeff Stein,Washington Post Book World, "This young, impassioned journalist has made an important contribution to the grrowing literature on al Qaeda." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. John Gray,New Statesman, "He has given us an indispensable guide to the multidimensional reality of Al-Qaaeda" --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Sam Kiley,The Evening Standard (UK), "...Burke has taken the time to sort it out...compulsory reading for Rumsfeld annd his clique." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Gilles Kepel,Jihad: The Trail of Political Islam, "Fascinating...packed full with totally new material." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Review "An accurate analysis...an informative book."-- Albert Smith, The Irish Independent "A must-read...Burke's sophisticated view of Al-Qaeda is convincing. Burke's book is the one that will last. It's a triumph."-- Giles Foden, The Guardian " This book is an eye-opener... authoritative and detailed" --Hazhir Teimourian, The Literary Review "This young, impassioned journalist has made an important contribution to the growing literature on al Qaeda."-Jeff Stein, Washington Post Book World "He has given us an indispensable guide to the multidimensional reality of Al-Qaeda" - John Gray, New Statesman "...more lively and powerful than most of the recent books on the subject."--Publishers Weekly "...Burke has taken the time to sort it out...compulsory reading for Rumsfeld and his clique." --Sam Kiley, The Evening Standard (UK) "Fascinating...packed full with totally new material." --Gilles Kepel, author of Jihad: The Trail of Political Islam "...a book which vastly increases our understanding of the Al-Qaeda phenomenon. Burke writes with admirable lucidity and the benefit of his frontline reporting and deep research." --Peter Bergen, author of Holy War, Inc. "Jason Burke... has made an entirely persuasive case. ...This young, impassioned journalist has made an important contribution to the growing literature on al Qaeda." - Jeff Stein, Washington Post Book World (9/14/03) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Book Description Award-winning reporter Jason Burke shows how the threat from Islamic terrorism comes not from a single criminal mastermind, or even from one group. In this revealing account, he characterizes it is a broad movement with profound roots in the politics, societies and history of the Islamic world. Using hundreds of interviews and thousands of documents, Burke shows how "Al-Qaeda" is a convenient label applied misleadingly to a diverse, disorganized global movement dedicated to fighting a "cosmic battle" with the West. This is the definitive account of the mysterious organization, retelling its story from scratch and challenging many myths that threaten the very foundations of the "War on Terror." --This text refers to the Paperback edition. About the Author Jason Burke is the prize-winning Chief Reporter for The Observer, London. He saw many of the key events described in this book at first hand. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Condition: clean and unmarked; cover slightly bent/crinkled.
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