Download or read book Master Narratives of Islamist Extremism written by J. Halverson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-01-31 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume introduces the concept of Islamist extremist 'master narratives' and offers a method for identifying and analyzing them. Drawing on rhetorical and narrative theories, the chapters examine thirteen master narratives and explain how extremists use them to solidify their base, recruit new members, and motivate actions.