The rise and fall of Al-Qaeda /
By: Gerges, Fawaz A
Material type:
BookPublisher: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2011.Description: x, 259 p. ; 22 cm.ISBN: 9780199790654; 0199790655Program: MIST998Other title: Rise & fall of Al-Qaeda.Subject(s): Terrorism | Terrorism -- Religious aspects -- IslamDDC classification: 363.325 Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
Discusses the history of the rise and fall of al-Qaeda and argues that the anti-terrorist bureaucracy exaggerates its capabilities.
| Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 363.325 GE RI (Browse shelf) | Available | T0048835 | ||
| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 363.325 GE RI (Browse shelf) | Available | T0048836 | ||
| 3 DAY LOAN | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 363.325 GE RI (Browse shelf) | Available | T0048837 |
Total holds: 0
Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-248) and index.
Introduction: a life of its own -- The rise of Al-Qaeda -- The growing rift -- Success and miscalculation -- Decline and fall -- Legacies and aftershocks -- Conclusion: down to size.
Discusses the history of the rise and fall of al-Qaeda and argues that the anti-terrorist bureaucracy exaggerates its capabilities.
MIST998