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Record Nr.

UNINA9910484818703321

Autore

David Ojochenemi J

Titolo

Boko Haram : The Socio-Economic Drivers / / by Ojochenemi J. David, Lucky E. Asuelime, Hakeem Onapajo

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015

ISBN

3-319-21230-3

Edizione

[1st ed. 2015.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (121 p.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Political Science, , 2191-5466

Disciplina

320

Soggetti

Political economy

International relations

International humanitarian law

Criminology

International Political Economy

International Relations

International Humanitarian Law, Law of Armed Conflict

Criminology and Criminal Justice, general

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.

Nota di contenuto

The Phenomenon of Boko Haram Terrorism in Nigeria -- Understanding the Changing Context for Terrorism -- Political Economy of Nigeria -- Evolution, Ideological Foundation and Strategy of Boko Haram in Nigeria -- RC of Boko Haram Terrorism: Socio-Economic Prism -- Conclusion: Responses and Recommendations to End Boko Haram Terrorism.

Sommario/riassunto

This book investigates the socio-economic determinants of the emergence and persistence of Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria. Since 2009, Boko Haram continues to capture mainstream news headlines, as well as the imagination of aspiring young Salafi-jihadists around the world who support the notion of a radical Islamist socio-political system. By providing an essential overview of the literature on Boko Haram and bridging research and current events, the authors cover a broad spectrum of topics and suggest relevant policies for addressing the problem of Boko Haram terrorism. While Boko Haram’s motivations



are ostensibly religious, the primary focus is on socio-economic inequality as one of the main factors that predispose the disillusioned, poverty-driven and jobless populace in the northern regions of Nigeria to take up arms against the state. The insights presented in this book will help researchers and policy-makers alike to understand the emergence of locally focused terrorist groups and insurgencies.