Alexander Thurston: 3 books
Salafism in Nigeria
Islam, Preaching, and Politics
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2016
The spectre of Boko Haram and its activities in Nigeria dominates both media and academic analysis of Islam in the region. But, as Alexander Thurston argues here, beyond the sensational headlines this group generates, the dynamics of Muslim life in northern Nigeria remain poorly understood. Drawing...
Boko Haram
The History of an African Jihadist Movement
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2017
A comprehensive history of one of the world's deadliest jihadist groups
Boko Haram is one of the world’s deadliest jihadist groups. It has killed more than twenty thousand people and displaced more than two million in a campaign of terror that began in Nigeria but has since spread to Chad,...
Anti-aging Drugs
From Basic Research to Clinical Practice
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2017
Aging is a natural phenomenon that is peculiar to all living things. However, accumulating findings indicate that senescence could be postponed or prevented by certain approaches. Substantial evidence has emerged supporting the possibility of radical human health and lifespan extension, in particular...