Boko Haram and the Drivers of Islamist Violence

This book analyses the factors that drive Boko Haram's violence, arguing that the movement is rooted in the historical and religious context of West Africa.

Zacharias P. Pieri is a political sociologist at the University of South Florida, USA.

1 Introduction 2 On the Islamic history of Nigeria 3 The prelude to violence 4 "Western education is forbidden" 5 Construction of a caliphate 6 Beyond Boko Haram? 7 Conclusion