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.