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The way of the strangers: encounters with the Islamic State
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New York : Random House, c2017.
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xxix, 317 pages ; 25 cm
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327.117 W875 2017
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327.117 W875 2017
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The definitive book on the distinctive history and psychology of ISIS, based on Wood's unprecedented access to the Islamic State's own recruiters and supporters, and his extensive time reporting throughout the region. Based on interviews with Islamic State members and supporters, Wood delivers a fast-paced, riveting narrative about what the Islamic State wants and how it plans to get it. The true story of the on-the-ground reality of the wealthiest, most infamous jihadist group in our world today. A deep dive into the heart of the Islamic State's apocalyptic worldview, this is a bracing look at this terrorist cult from the people who belong to it, promote it and recruit for it.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-305) and index.
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The definitive book on the distinctive history and psychology of ISIS, based on Wood's unprecedented access to the Islamic State's own recruiters and supporters, and his extensive time reporting throughout the region. Based on interviews with Islamic State members and supporters, Wood delivers a fast-paced, riveting narrative about what the Islamic State wants and how it plans to get it. The true story of the on-the-ground reality of the wealthiest, most infamous jihadist group in our world today. A deep dive into the heart of the Islamic State's apocalyptic worldview, this is a bracing look at this terrorist cult from the people who belong to it, promote it and recruit for it.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Wood, G. (2017). The way of the strangers: encounters with the Islamic State. New York, Random House.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Wood, Graeme. 2017. The Way of the Strangers: Encounters With the Islamic State. New York, Random House.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Wood, Graeme, The Way of the Strangers: Encounters With the Islamic State. New York, Random House, 2017.

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Wood, Graeme. The Way of the Strangers: Encounters With the Islamic State. New York, Random House, 2017.

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