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Harik, Judith P.

Hezbollah : the changing face of terrorism / Changing face of terrorism Judith Palmer Harik. - London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, 2004. - x, 241 p. : maps ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [221]-233) and index.

Hezbollah's version of political Islam -- Hezbollah and the outside world -- The mechanics of Hezbollah's transformation from radical militia to mainstream party -- Managing the "true believers" -- Squaring jihad with the general public -- Serving the umma : Hezbollah as employer and welfare organization -- The grass roots speak : the 1998 municipal elections -- The mechanics of military jihad -- The collapse of the "security zone" -- Hezbollah's standing after the collapse of the "security zone" -- The terrorism vs. resistance controversy -- America's half-hearted war against terrorism -- Conclusions and implications.

ISBN: 1860648932

LCCN: 2005283715

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA3-U0358

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 008401583 Uk

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Hizballah (Lebanon)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Political parties--History.--Lebanon
Los partidos Políticos--Historia.--Líbano

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Lebanon--Politics and government--1975-1990.
Lebanon--Politics and government--1990-

LC Class. No.: 421 DS 87 / H281h 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 324.5692