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The Al-qa'ida Phenomenon And Beyond: Myths And Realities -- Militant Islam In Local, National And Transnational Networks / Philip W. Sutton And Stephen Vertigans -- Reinterpreting The Umma: Islamic Nationalism And Transnationalism -- Social Closure And Takfir: The Interrelationship Between Secular And Militant 'switchmen' -- Challenging The Risk Society: Contextualising The Impact Of 'islamic' Terrorism / Donncha Marron -- Reacting To The Militant Risk: Decivilising In The Name Of Civilisation? -- Conclusion. Stephen Vertigans; With Contributions From Donncha Marron And Philip W. Sutton. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [180]-203) And Index.