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'This work definitively establishes the linkage between leadership and radical Islamism. In demonstrating how figures such as Sayyid Qutb and Osama Bin Laden both build on and themselves produce charismatic capital, it speaks to urgent public concerns while also helping us to understand how to study evolving militant movements.' James Piscatori, Durham University, UK 'The charismatic leaders of the radical Islamist movement - from Sayyid Qutb to Osama bin Laden - are analyzed in this intriguing study. It shows how they build on chains of charismatic leadership in order to craft their own authoritative images. This is a study that tells us much about the human side of radical Islamist ideology, and about the role of leadership in social movements in general.' Mark Juergensmeyer, University of California, USA 'This book approaches mass movement, radical and militant Islamism in light of social theory. It merges theories of charismatic leadership, identity and radicalisation to underline the transformative charisma phenomenon in Islamist movements. ... I particularly recommend the book for graduate students and scholars of religious studies. Those with a background in social sciences will appreciate it the most. It could also benefit advanced readers with an interest in Islam and politics.' Theological Book Review

'This work definitively establishes the linkage between leadership and radical Islamism. In demonstrating how figures such as Sayyid Qutb and Osama Bin Laden both build on and themselves produce charismatic capital , it speaks to urgent public concerns while also helping us to understand how to study evolving militant movements.' James Piscatori, Durham University, UK 'The charismatic leaders of the radical Islamist movement - from Sayyid Qutb to Osama bin Laden - are analyzed in this intriguing study. It shows how they build on chains of charismatic leadership in order to craft their own authoritative images. This is a study that tells us much about the human side of radical Islamist ideology, and about the role of leadership in social movements in general.' Mark Juergensmeyer, University of California, USA 'This book approaches mass movement, radical and militant Islamism in light of social theory. It merges theories of charismatic leadership, identity and radicalisation to underline the transformative charisma phenomenon in Islamist movements. ... I particularly recommend the book for graduate students and scholars of religious studies. Those with a background in social sciences will appreciate it the most. It could also benefit advanced readers with an interest in Islam and politics.' Theological Book Review

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Haroro J. Ingram has worked on national security issues in various capacities and is currently with the School of International, Political and Strategic Studies (Department of Political & Social Change, Australian National University, Canberra).

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