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This is the second Michiko read for me concerning ISIS, the other being Michael Weiss's recent release, "ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror." Obviously, both books covered a lot of the same territory, but I would personally recommend this one over the other (though you could read both, like me!). Weiss's book sits more in a straightforward historical genre, while Stern's delves more deeply into analytical discussion. Stern includes a glossary and appendix that are extremely helpful in preparing the layman reader to delve into this subject. Her reach is expansive, almost becoming a broad analysis of terrorist movements in general with ISIS as the current specific focus. She explores the history and context of ISIS's creation, but also moves into coverage of media strategy, recruitment of women and foreign fighters, and the psychology of radicalization. It definitely seems her pet research project is the social media presence of terrorism, as she spends a large part of the book exploring that subject. There's a lot there to consider, including the sticky issue of censorship, private v. public domains, and the deceptive perceptions social media can engender. I definitely feel like this is an incredibly informative, well-researched, and accurate book for anyone to learn more about what is currently happening in the Middle East - a topic relevant to all of us because of its global repercussions. Look for a more detailed review on .