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Author:
Heck, Gene W.
Title:
When worlds collide : exploring the ideological and political foundations of the clash of civilizations / Gene W. Heck.
Publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield,
Copyright Date:
c2007
Description:
xi, 261 p. ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Jihad
War--Islam--Islam
Terrorism--Islam--Islam
Islamic fundamentalism
Islam and politics
Qaida (Organization)
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-247) and index.
Contents:
The concept of "jihad" in historic context -- On the Islamic doctrine of war -- Getting from "there" to "here" -- Jihad : do wahhabis get a bad rap? -- Eastern designs and holy war -- How Western jihad created Al-Qaeda -- Is Western democracy the answer? -- Is Eastern capitalism the answer? -- Epilogue: Reaping the whirlwind.
ISBN:
0742558568 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780742558564 (cloth : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)137305691
LCCN:
2007020799
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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