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The Islamic State As A Unique Social Movement: Exploiting Social Media In An Era Of Religious Revival, Erik R. Kernan
The Islamic State As A Unique Social Movement: Exploiting Social Media In An Era Of Religious Revival, Erik R. Kernan
UVM Patrick Leahy Honors College Senior Theses
The Islamic State (IS) is a reminder that religious terrorism in the Middle East remains a threat. However, this organization has been unique in its ability to emerge so aggressively, recruit large numbers of fighters from abroad, and establish a semi-functioning political state. In this thesis, I will explore this unprecedented phenomenon, focusing especially on the ways that trends of modernization, globalization, and sacralization have shaped the movement. As part of this work, I will specifically consider IS’ use of social media to recruit members and disseminate information and how this new technology has operated in tandem with the aforementioned …