J.M. Berger is the author of Extremism (MIT Press, September 2018) and a research fellow with VOX-Pol. An analyst studying extremism, terrorism, propaganda and social media analytical techniques, Berger's previous works include ISIS: The State of Terror, with Jessica Stern, and Jihad Joe: Americans Who Go to War in the Name of Islam.
“Investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker Berger lifts
the veil on the phenomenon of American jihadists in this timely and
chilling examination. … Berger's exposé painstakingly lays out the
scope and character of the American jihadist movement and points
the way to a national debate on solutions.”—Publishers Weekly
"At a time when some politicians and pundits blur the line between
Islam and terrorism, Berger, who knows this subject far better than
the demagogues, sharply cautions against vilifying Muslim
Americans. "Extreme and indiscriminate anti-Muslim rhetoric helps
to validate the worldview of our enemies – the premise that
America's wars are indeed wars against Islam," Berger writes. "You
cannot tell someone, 'You are my enemy,' and then blame them for
believing you."
It is a timely warning from an expert who has not lost his
perspective."—Scott Shane, New York Times Book Review
"How these American jihadists became radicalized, recruited and
trained, and the types of terrorist activities they conducted (and
still engage in) whether abroad or in America, constitute the core
of Mr. Berger’s important book."—Joshua Sinai, Washington Times
Book Review
“A fascinating journey into the rise, expansion, and future of
American jihadism. J. M. Berger goes beyond the Awlaki mania to
investigate firsthand the changing nature of the terrorist threat
to the United States.”—Jean-Charles Brisard, former chief
investigator for the 9/11 families’ lawsuits
“A must-read insight into America’s Muslim ‘holy warriors.’ J. M.
Berger tracked down the families and former associates of U.S.
citizens who turned to jihad and violence, and asked a key
question: why? Jihad Joe is meticulously researched and
refreshingly free of rhetoric.”—David Hebditch, documentary
filmmaker and coauthor of How to Stage a Military Coup
“Jihad Joe is a hell of a book—authoritatively reported, well
sourced, and painstakingly researched. This is required reading for
anyone seeking to understand the true nature of the terrorist
threat that confronts us. Berger has succeeded in producing a
timely work that will tell readers something they didn’t know about
the topic, whether they are everyday people or those well versed in
the subject.”—Josh Meyer, former terrorism/national security
reporter, Los Angeles Times, and director of education and
outreach, Medill National Security Journalism Initiative,
Northwestern University
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