Radical Islam in the West Ideology and Challenge |
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Author:
| Farmer, Brian R. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7864-5953-7 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2010 |
Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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Explores the challenge posed by the immersion of 15 million Muslims in Western democracies, and the few, but volatile, terrorists present within the larger body of believers. The fact that immersion in Western culture is insufficient to stem the tide of extremism is discussed, along with the factors that contribute to the growth of radical Islam, such as the presence of charismatic, authoritarian leadership, educational options that downplay critical thinking, and colonialism.
Explores the challenge posed by the immersion of 15 million Muslims in Western democracies, and the few, but volatile, terrorists present within the larger body of believers. The fact that immersion in Western culture is insufficient to stem the tide of extremism is discussed, along with the factors that contribute to the growth of radical Islam, such as the presence of charismatic, authoritarian leadership, educational options that downplay critical thinking, and colonialism.