This is a well-written, empirically-based account of the role of women in modern terrorism.
Perspectives on Terrorism
Women in Modern Terrorism is a well-structured and well-written book.... The book is accessible enough for readers with a general interest in the topic to benefit from.... The main strength of Women in Modern Terrorism is its comparative approach.... Davis sharply ... Read moreanalyses existing literature and common perspectives on women and terrorism and political violence.... Women in Modern Terrorism provides a well-written overview of key debates in the field of terrorism studies and will provide a useful summary to the reader aware of the book's limitations.
The London School of Economics and Political Science Review of Books
Davis follows excellent leads and develops a database of women involved in conflicts involving jihadi movements from Chechnya to Nigeria to Sri Lanka and beyond.... The book has a crisp, clear logical structure and uses a large database of terrorist events (known as the Women in Terrorist Incidents database). One of the other aspects that Davis is successful in highlighting is the way in which ideas filter between these groups providing them with some commonality and enabling them to remain unique within their context.
Politics, Religion & Ideology
`Women inModern Terrorism' demonstrates the consistent roles women have played in conflict across secular and religious groups. Through this analysis Davis provides evidence based conclusions to assist counter terrorism practitioners and further the field of women in terrorism studies.
Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism
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