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Extremism, Ancient and Modern: Insurgency, Terror and Empire in the Middle East

Extremism, Ancient and Modern: Insurgency, Terror and Empire in the Middle East

Extremism, Ancient and Modern: Insurgency, Terror and Empire in the Middle East

Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies Tuesday, April 10, 2018 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm H.J. Patterson Hall, 2118

Presented by Professor Sandra Scham

Near Eastern archaeology is generally represented as a succession of empires with little attention paid to the individuals, labelled as terrorists at the time that brought them down. Their stories, when viewed against the backdrop of current violent extremism in the Middle East, can provide a unique long-term perspective.

Extremism, Ancient and Modern brings long-forgotten pasts to bear on the narratives of radical groups today, recognizing the historical bases and specific cultural contexts for their highly charged ideologies. The author, with expertise in Middle Eastern archaeology and counter-terrorism work, provides a unique viewpoint on a relatively under-researched subject.

Copies of Professor Scham’s book will be available for purchase during the event.           

For questions, please contact jwst-contact@umd.edu.

Add to Calendar 04/10/18 4:00 PM 04/10/18 5:30 PM America/New_York Extremism, Ancient and Modern: Insurgency, Terror and Empire in the Middle East

Presented by Professor Sandra Scham

Near Eastern archaeology is generally represented as a succession of empires with little attention paid to the individuals, labelled as terrorists at the time that brought them down. Their stories, when viewed against the backdrop of current violent extremism in the Middle East, can provide a unique long-term perspective.

Extremism, Ancient and Modern brings long-forgotten pasts to bear on the narratives of radical groups today, recognizing the historical bases and specific cultural contexts for their highly charged ideologies. The author, with expertise in Middle Eastern archaeology and counter-terrorism work, provides a unique viewpoint on a relatively under-researched subject.

Copies of Professor Scham’s book will be available for purchase during the event.           

For questions, please contact jwst-contact@umd.edu.

H.J. Patterson Hall