Book Announcement: The Boko Haram Reader: From Nigerian Preachers to the Islamic State
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Abdulbasit Kassim
May 15, 2018, 2:33:01 PM5/15/18
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Dear Colleagues,
1. I am glad to announce the publication of my co-edited book "The Boko Haram Reader: From Nigerian Preachers to the Islamic State" published by Hurst Publishers and Oxford University Press and my book chapter "Boko Haram’s Internal Civil War: Stealth Takfir and Jihad as Recipes for Schism" published by the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point United States Military Academy.
Book Description: Since it erupted onto the world stage in 2009, people have asked, what is Boko Haram, and what does it stand for? Is there a coherent vision or set of beliefs behind it? Despite the growing literature about the group, few if any attempts have been made to answer these questions. The Boko Haram Reader is the first book that offers an unprecedented collection of primary source materials - much of it published for the first time - including essential texts, books, rare internal documents, videos, audios, communique and nashids (martial hymns), translated into English from Hausa, Arabic, and Kanuri, tracing the origin, history, and evolution of Boko Haram. The 546 pages book tells the story of Boko Haram through the frame of reference of the key ideologues that contributed to the ideational capital of the group.
Reviews of the Book:
"This is the most useful book on the insurgency in north-eastern Nigeria that I have so far seen published. It is a truly remarkable achievement, meticulous and carefully sourced. From now on, any serious analyst of Islamic radicalism will also have to study The Boko Haram Reader in detail -- for here is an outstanding contribution to understanding how jihadi thought can be applied, literally, in deadly earnest." -- Murray Last, Professor Emeritus, Department of Anthropology, University College London
"Until now, understanding of Boko Haram has been poor, but that is about to change. The Boko Haram Reader, a massive compendium of original sources translated into English, provides an essential tool for understanding what drives the movement. This is a highly important scholarly contribution that will be a basic reference work for policymakers and scholars alike."-- John Campbell, former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria; Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
"Boko Haram has proven to be not only one of the deadliest terrorist groups currently operating but also one of the most misunderstood. This veritable goldmine of primary source material -- much of it published for the first time -- will finally allow scholars to analyze Boko Haram through its own lenses. An invaluable resource." -- J Peter Pham, Vice President for Research & Regional Initiatives and Director of the Africa Center, Atlantic Council
"This is, without doubt, the most comprehensive compilation of original materials on Boko Haram that exists to date -- profound, brave and transformative. It is indeed a gripping and extraordinarily timely book. The contributors and editors have done a terrific job and one that will put us in their debt for a long time to come." -- Abiodun Alao, Professor of African Studies, King's College London
"A unique and indispensable resource for anyone interested in the Boko Haram phenomenon. Thanks to these brilliant translations of original written and audio-visual materials, it will finally be possible to establish the authentic raison d'être of this apocalyptic terror group, so often interpreted through extrapolations and conjectures." -- Amidu O. Sanni, Professor of African & Middle Eastern Studies, Lagos State University, Nigeria
"The Boko Haram Reader fills a major lacuna in the existing literature on jihadist Salafist groups operating outside the Arab Middle East. These translations of obscure but vitally important primary sources -- from Hausa, Arabic, and Kanuri -- will finally make it possible for non-specialists to obtain a much clearer glimpse of the group's ideological development and radicalization over time." -- Jeffrey M. Bale, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
The Hurst Publishers edition of the book will be available for purchase on Amazon UK from May 17th, 2018 via this link https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boko-Haram-Reader-Nigerian-Preachers/dp/1849048843/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490580297&sr=8-1&keywords=boko+haram+reader
The Oxford University Press edition of the book will be available in North America on Amazon from July 1st, 2018 but you can pre-order via this link https://www.amazon.com/Boko-Haram-Reader-Nigerian-Preachers/dp/0190908300/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519417770&sr=8-2&keywords=the+boko+haram+reader&dpID=41IdDKALSEL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch
2. My book chapter "Boko Haram’s Internal Civil War: Stealth Takfir and Jihad as Recipes for Schism" has been published as part of the edited volume "Boko Haram Beyond the Headlines: Analyses of Africa’s Enduring Insurgency" published by the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point United States Military Academy. The article chronicles Boko Haram’s internal civil war from the schisms between Muhammad Ali/Muhammad Yusuf to Abubakar Shekau/Abu Mus`ab al-Barnawi—situating it within the broader spectrum of infighting among other jihadi groups, particularly al-Qa`ida and the Islamic State—and the way both ‘parent groups’ have managed, or failed to manage, Boko Haram’s requests for mediation in its own schisms. Here is a link to the article https://ctc.usma.edu/app/uploads/2018/05/Boko-Haram-Beyond-the-Headlines_Chapter-1.pdf and a link to the complete volume https://ctc.usma.edu/app/uploads/2018/05/Boko-Haram-Beyond-the-Headlines.pdf
1. I am glad to announce the publication of my co-edited book "The Boko Haram Reader: From Nigerian Preachers to the Islamic State" published by Hurst Publishers and Oxford University Press and my book chapter "Boko Haram’s Internal Civil War: Stealth Takfir and Jihad as Recipes for Schism" published by the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point United States Military Academy.
Book Description: Since it erupted onto the world stage in 2009, people have asked, what is Boko Haram, and what does it stand for? Is there a coherent vision or set of beliefs behind it? Despite the growing literature about the group, few if any attempts have been made to answer these questions. The Boko Haram Reader is the first book that offers an unprecedented collection of primary source materials - much of it published for the first time - including essential texts, books, rare internal documents, videos, audios, communique and nashids (martial hymns), translated into English from Hausa, Arabic, and Kanuri, tracing the origin, history, and evolution of Boko Haram. The 546 pages book tells the story of Boko Haram through the frame of reference of the key ideologues that contributed to the ideational capital of the group.
Reviews of the Book:
"This is the most useful book on the insurgency in north-eastern Nigeria that I have so far seen published. It is a truly remarkable achievement, meticulous and carefully sourced. From now on, any serious analyst of Islamic radicalism will also have to study The Boko Haram Reader in detail -- for here is an outstanding contribution to understanding how jihadi thought can be applied, literally, in deadly earnest." -- Murray Last, Professor Emeritus, Department of Anthropology, University College London
"Until now, understanding of Boko Haram has been poor, but that is about to change. The Boko Haram Reader, a massive compendium of original sources translated into English, provides an essential tool for understanding what drives the movement. This is a highly important scholarly contribution that will be a basic reference work for policymakers and scholars alike."-- John Campbell, former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria; Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
"Boko Haram has proven to be not only one of the deadliest terrorist groups currently operating but also one of the most misunderstood. This veritable goldmine of primary source material -- much of it published for the first time -- will finally allow scholars to analyze Boko Haram through its own lenses. An invaluable resource." -- J Peter Pham, Vice President for Research & Regional Initiatives and Director of the Africa Center, Atlantic Council
"This is, without doubt, the most comprehensive compilation of original materials on Boko Haram that exists to date -- profound, brave and transformative. It is indeed a gripping and extraordinarily timely book. The contributors and editors have done a terrific job and one that will put us in their debt for a long time to come." -- Abiodun Alao, Professor of African Studies, King's College London
"A unique and indispensable resource for anyone interested in the Boko Haram phenomenon. Thanks to these brilliant translations of original written and audio-visual materials, it will finally be possible to establish the authentic raison d'être of this apocalyptic terror group, so often interpreted through extrapolations and conjectures." -- Amidu O. Sanni, Professor of African & Middle Eastern Studies, Lagos State University, Nigeria
"The Boko Haram Reader fills a major lacuna in the existing literature on jihadist Salafist groups operating outside the Arab Middle East. These translations of obscure but vitally important primary sources -- from Hausa, Arabic, and Kanuri -- will finally make it possible for non-specialists to obtain a much clearer glimpse of the group's ideological development and radicalization over time." -- Jeffrey M. Bale, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
The Hurst Publishers edition of the book will be available for purchase on Amazon UK from May 17th, 2018 via this link https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boko-Haram-Reader-Nigerian-Preachers/dp/1849048843/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490580297&sr=8-1&keywords=boko+haram+reader
The Oxford University Press edition of the book will be available in North America on Amazon from July 1st, 2018 but you can pre-order via this link https://www.amazon.com/Boko-Haram-Reader-Nigerian-Preachers/dp/0190908300/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519417770&sr=8-2&keywords=the+boko+haram+reader&dpID=41IdDKALSEL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch
2. My book chapter "Boko Haram’s Internal Civil War: Stealth Takfir and Jihad as Recipes for Schism" has been published as part of the edited volume "Boko Haram Beyond the Headlines: Analyses of Africa’s Enduring Insurgency" published by the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point United States Military Academy. The article chronicles Boko Haram’s internal civil war from the schisms between Muhammad Ali/Muhammad Yusuf to Abubakar Shekau/Abu Mus`ab al-Barnawi—situating it within the broader spectrum of infighting among other jihadi groups, particularly al-Qa`ida and the Islamic State—and the way both ‘parent groups’ have managed, or failed to manage, Boko Haram’s requests for mediation in its own schisms. Here is a link to the article https://ctc.usma.edu/app/uploads/2018/05/Boko-Haram-Beyond-the-Headlines_Chapter-1.pdf and a link to the complete volume https://ctc.usma.edu/app/uploads/2018/05/Boko-Haram-Beyond-the-Headlines.pdf
Best Wishes
Abdulbasit Kassim
Ph.D. Student
Islam and African Studies
Department of Religion
Rice University
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX, 77005
Abdulbasit Kassim
Ph.D. Student
Islam and African Studies
Department of Religion
Rice University
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX, 77005
Abdulbasit Kassim
May 23, 2018, 6:40:37 AM5/23/18
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May 23, 2018, 4:24:23 PM5/23/18
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Congratulations, Abdulbasit! This is particularly remarkable given that you are still a PhD student. If you've already published a book as a PhD student, I wonder what you will do when you get on the tenure track and beyond. It looks like we have another Toyin Falola coming right out of Rice University.
I look forward to reading the book. It's certainly a significant addition to the scholarship on Boko Haram. Best wishes!
Farooq
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Associate Professor
Journalism and Emerging Media
School of Communication & Media
Social Science Building Room 5092
402 Bartow Avenue
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Office phone: 470-578-7735
Fax: 470-578-9153
Cell: 404-573-9697
Website: www.farooqkperogi.com
Twitter:@farooqkperogi
Sent from my 4G LTE Android device. Please forgive typos.
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Emeagwali, Gloria (History)
May 23, 2018, 4:47:52 PM5/23/18
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Congratulations! This is a major achievement and a breakthrough.
Professor Gloria Emeagwali
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Adeshina Afolayan
May 24, 2018, 5:05:52 AM5/24/18
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Dear Kassim,
You have published a book that will define the discourse on Boko Haram. We are very proud!
Adeshina Afolayan, PhD
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2. My book chapter "Boko Haram’s Internal Civil War: Stealth Takfir and Jihad as Recipes for Schism" has been published as part of the edited volume "Boko Haram Beyond the Headlines: Analyses of Africa’s Enduring Insurgency" published by the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point United States Military Academy. The article chronicles Boko Haram’s internal civil war from the schisms between Muhammad Ali/Muhammad Yusuf to Abubakar Shekau/Abu Mus`ab al-Barnawi—situating it within the broader spectrum of infighting among other jihadi groups, particularly al-Qa`ida and the Islamic State—and the way both ‘parent groups’ have managed, or failed to manage, Boko Haram’s requests for mediation in its own schisms. Here is a link to the article https://ctc.usma.edu/ app/uploads/2018/05/Boko- Haram-Beyond-the-Headlines_ Chapter-1.pdf and a link to the complete volume https://ctc.usma.edu/ app/uploads/2018/05/Boko- Haram-Beyond-the-Headlines.pdf
Best Wishes
Abdulbasit Kassim
Ph.D. Student
Islam and African Studies
Department of Religion
Rice University
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX, 77005
Abdulbasit Kassim
Ph.D. Student
Islam and African Studies
Department of Religion
Rice University
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX, 77005
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May 24, 2018, 12:59:03 PM5/24/18
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I have seen the book. It's a timely, much-needed publication. This is an invaluable volume. It contains never-before-transcribed-and-translated Boko Haram electronic communications and sermons delivered by its founders/leaders. These sources are informatively and analytically contextualized for the reader. Any serious study of Boko Haram will have to use this work as a point of reference and a source material. Congrats on this major scholarly accomplishment, Abdulbassit. You're a model for young scholars.
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Congratulations! This is a major achievement and a breakthrough.
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