kathy123123 's review for:

The Complete Infidel's Guide to ISIS by Robert Spencer

3.0

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This book is an odd read. It gives a very detailed historical overview of the history of ISIS and the activities carried out in its name. However, Spencer is also pushing a very firm political agenda with this book. His underlying goal is to challenge statements that ISIS is 'not about Islam' (meaning he disputes the idea that ISIS is a bastardisation of Islam) and arguments that social injustices radicalise people. He does this by summarising every reference to Quranic quotes that ISIS radicals have referenced. He also argues that the left wing has taken over the school system, using it to distribute AgitProp about social justice. He argues that teaching students about social justice issues makes them more susceptible to radicalisation. So his argument is problematic but the historic detail is interesting. read with a large pinch of salt and awareness of the political agenda.