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...provides a valuable introductory guidebook to the powerful contemporary movement known as Islamic fundamentalism....This is a reference and a survey that can be utilized by lower-division college undergraduates or general readers.
Choice (first edition)
Islam is one of the most rapidly growing religions in the world. Islamic fundamentalism
is one of its most forceful manifestations—and one of its least understood.
This lack of understanding, combined with recent terrorist attacks, often
leads to fear of Islamic fundamentalism in the West. Author Lawrence Davidson
offers a clearer picture of Islamic fundamentalism by explaining its history,
identifying its adherents throughout history, and analyzing what the fundamentalists
believe and what they want.
A mixture of essays, biographical portraits, and primary documents
provides an invaluable examination of this religious, cultural, and political
phenomenon. This revision of the acclaimed first edition features fully
updated information, as well as a new chapter examining the causes and
effects of terrorism. A historical overview precedes essays on The Society
of Muslim Brothers, the Iranian revolution and government, the Saudi government,
Western perceptions of Islam, and issues of violence and terrorism. A
section of biographies follows, including new portraits of Osama bin Laden
and Iranian president Khatami. Primary documents include passages from
the Quran and various reactions to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks
in the United States. The volume concludes with an annotated bibliography
of print, electronic, and video resources.
In addition, the online guide provides the user access to related web resources,
timeline, glossary of key terms, and online teacher lesson plans specifically
designed for teaching the content of this guide.
More critical praise for the print...
The text is readable and nontechnical and will appeal both to casual and more specialized readers.
This useful reference is suitable for both public and academic libraries.
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