ISIS
2015 • 432 pages

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15

Some quick notes:

- non-linear, goes through a brief overview then dives into specific aspects
- good section on Islamic State's use of video for recruiting
- heavy focus on the social media aspects of Islamic State. Specifically how they use Twitter and other social networks.
- interesting take on what Twitter has done and should do to prevent Islamic State from growing on their platform
- interesting section with suggestions for how to combat Islamic State - the only book I've read that takes that challenge head on
- nice appendix with a very brief history of Islam with emphasis on the parts relative to Islamic State

Islamic State is consistently portrayed across all three books I've read about them as completely depraved with no redeeming qualities. The worst of the worst.

March 25, 2016