Modern Islamist Movements provides a clear and accessible examination of the history; beliefs and rationale of Islamist Groups and their grievances with the West and governments within the majority-Muslim world; while examining some of these groups' visions for a global Islamic empire. A clear and accessible text that examines the history; beliefs and rationale for violence emerging from Islamist movements; while examining some of these groups' visions for a global Islamic empire Examines Islamist grievances against the West and modern governments in the majority Muslim world; while providing an overview of Islam's relations with the West from the period of the Crusades to the modern age Discusses the historic development of Islamism in Egypt; the West Bank and Gaza; Saudi Arabia; Pakistan; and Afghanistan Explains classic Islamic understandings of jihad and Bin Laden's; al-Qaida's; and other Islamists interpretations of this concept Offers an historical account of the formative relationship between al-Qaida; other Islamists; and Islamic intellectual trends beginning in the eighteenth century Appropriate for undergraduate and graduate students; as well as interested general readers
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Just What I was Looking for!By Linda J. JenkinsAs an artist; I love to incorporate indigenous symbols and words into my work. This book does not disappoint. The choices are many!30 of 31 people found the following review helpful. African symbolsBy Marlena HansenAfrican SymbolsIf you are looking for african symbol resources this is a great example. I am using the book for references in my art classes. I teach k-5 elementary students and it very rare that they see african symbols like these. This book is a great multi use book. I am a mulit media artist and I can use this book for my art as well. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in african symbols.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ReferenceBy David BInsightful for review of African art and art objects
