The Etim: China's Islamic Militants and the Global Terrorist Threat (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313365409)

This comprehensive account examines the East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM)--the most significant Muslim militant group in China--including its origins, objectives, ideology, leadership, and tactics.

To effectively engage China on counterterrorism issues, we must understand the capabilities and intentions of the East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM), the most significant Muslim militant group in China. The ETIM: China's Islamic Militants and the Global Terrorist Threat is the first book to focus specifically on the ETIM, a terrorist group that demands an independent Muslim state for the Uyghur ethnic minority in northwest China.

This fascinating study offers a comprehensive account of the group's origins, objectives, ideology, leadership, and tactics. It details the historical and contemporary contexts of the Uyghur separatist movement, the ETIM's alleged ties to international terrorist networks, and the Chinese government's interest in promoting the ETIM as a significant international problem. In addition, the book addresses conflicting claims about the membership and viability of the organization, noting where the Chinese government has apparently manipulated information about the ETIM to suit its own goals. A final chapter explores how various countries define ETIM activities and what that means for relations with China.

Author: J. Todd Reed, Diana Raschke
ISBN-10: 0313365407
ISBN-13: 9780313365409
Publisher: Praeger
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.20w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2010 pg. 144