Leading expert on Islam and Islamism, Kepel, returned to the Middle East as New York struggled with the shock and the dust of the aftermath of September 11. This is his dispatch from history's most contentious region.
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Book Description:
Gilles Kepel--a renowned expert on Islam--traveled to the Middle East as the US was still struggling with shock from 9/11. He made startling observations, which are presented in this compelling book. He spoke to young people, students, preachers, imams, militants islamists, and political leaders. Topics discussed are: the popularity of Bin Laden; resentment for America, and issues of religious fanaticism.
About the Author:
Gilles Kepel is Professor at the Institute of Political Studies in Paris, where he teaches a doctoral programme on the Muslim world. He is author of Jihad: the Rise and Decline of Islam and The Prophet and Pharaoh, the latter also published by Saqi.
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- PublisherSaqi Books
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0863563031
- ISBN 13 9780863563034
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages144
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