Does ISIS satisfy the criteria of an apocalyptic Islamic cult? An evidence-based historical qualitative meta-analysis.

The U.S. has been battling ISIS and its forerunners for over two decades; however, ISIS continues to endure and expand. While described as a death cult by some political leaders and other key stakeholders, this assertion received little consideration in the scholarly literature. The purpose of this...

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Main Authors: Bruce Barron, Diane L. Maye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of St Andrews 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Terrorism Research
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Online Access:http://jtr.st-andrews.ac.uk/articles/1264