"The Boko Haram Reader: From Nigerian Preachers to the Islamic State" by David Cook is a comprehensive and insightful book that delves into the origins and evolution of the Boko Haram insurgency. Published by Oxford University Press in 2018, this trade paperback explores the complex factors that have contributed to the rise of this extremist group, including religious fundamentalism, social and political unrest in Nigeria, and the influence of international ideologies like the Islamic State. With a focus on terrorism, sociology, and political science, this 384-page book offers a detailed and nuanced analysis of this pressing global issue."