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The Idols of ISIS

- From Assyria to the Internet

About The Idols of ISIS

"This book is intended for course use. It explores the range of political and religious issues at work when ISIS wields their sledgehammers and bombs to destroy or damage important cultural sites in the Middle East--like statues in the Mosul Museum, temples at Palmyra. Focusing on a video ISIS released when they destroyed artifacts in Mosul, the author examines three key aspects of the event: the status and power of idols, the institution of museums, and the efficacy of videos in furthering an ideological agenda"--

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780226737560
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 136
  • Published:
  • October 21, 2020
  • Dimensions:
  • 215x139x11 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 168 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: July 31, 2025

Description of The Idols of ISIS

"This book is intended for course use. It explores the range of political and religious issues at work when ISIS wields their sledgehammers and bombs to destroy or damage important cultural sites in the Middle East--like statues in the Mosul Museum, temples at Palmyra. Focusing on a video ISIS released when they destroyed artifacts in Mosul, the author examines three key aspects of the event: the status and power of idols, the institution of museums, and the efficacy of videos in furthering an ideological agenda"--

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