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The collapse of communism and the rise of militant Islamic movements in the Middle East, raised the specter of a future dominated by the conflict between Islam and the West. September 11 has only branded that notion onto the world's consciousness. In this up to date edition of Halliday's classic text, he sets out to reject these interpretations. Considering the sources of Islamic militancy and analyzing the confrontational rhetoric of both Islamic and anti Muslim demagogues, he provides an alternative, critical but cautious, reassessment
ISBN: 1850439591
Author: Fred Halliday
Category: Religion
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