Façade: The utilization of cultural agents by non-state actors to mobilize target populations

Author

Areej Omar Qasqas

Date of Award

2012

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Social Sciences

Department

Social Sciences

First Advisor

Grisham, Kevin E.

Second Advisor

Bennett, Anne

Third Advisor

Doueiri, Dany

Abstract

This thesis introduces a theoretical model explaining non-state actors' use of cultural agents to mobilize target population. It is this thesis of this study that non-state actors utilize such cultural symbols to mobilize target population into a collective action movement. The methodology used in this thesis project is a case study approach. The case study focuses on Al Qaeda and its use of the cultural symbol of Palestine.

Recommended Citation

Qasqas, Areej Omar, "Façade: The utilization of cultural agents by non-state actors to mobilize target populations" (2012). Theses Digitization Project. 4270.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/4270