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dc.contributor.advisorGreaves, Rose
dc.contributor.authorCarey, Christopher Ryan
dc.date.accessioned2010-09-03T02:10:59Z
dc.date.available2010-09-03T02:10:59Z
dc.date.issued2008-08-15
dc.date.submitted2008
dc.identifier.otherhttp://dissertations2.umi.com/ku:2609
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1808/6622
dc.description.abstractOne name is above all others when examining modern Islamic fundamentalism - Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden has earned global notoriety because of his role in the September 11th attacks against the United States of America. Yet, Osama does not represent the beginning, nor the end of Muslim radicals. He is only one link in a chain of radical thought. Bin Laden's unorthodox actions and words will leave a legacy, but what factors influenced him? This thesis provides insight into understanding the ideological foundation of Osama bin Laden. It incorporates primary documents from those individuals responsible for indoctrinating the Saudi millionaire, particularly Abdullah Azzam and Ayman al-Zawahiri. Additionally, it identifies key historic figures and events that transformed bin Laden from a modest, shy conservative into a Muslim extremist.
dc.format.extent138 pages
dc.language.isoEN
dc.publisherUniversity of Kansas
dc.rightsThis item is protected by copyright and unless otherwise specified the copyright of this thesis/dissertation is held by the author.
dc.subjectMiddle East--History
dc.subjectMilitary studies
dc.subjectBin Laden, Osama
dc.subjectIslamic fundamentalism
dc.subjectAyman al-zawahiri
dc.subjectAbdullah azzam
dc.subject9/11
dc.titleThe Ideological Foundation of Osama bin Laden
dc.typeThesis
dc.thesis.degreeDisciplineInternational Studies
dc.thesis.degreeLevelM.A.
kusw.oastatusna
kusw.oapolicyThis item does not meet KU Open Access policy criteria.
kusw.bibid6857349
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