Enayat describes and interprets some of the major Islamic political ideas; examining the differences between the two main schools in Islam - Shi'ism and Sunnism. The concept of the Islamic state; and the Muslim response to the challenge of modern ideologies; are also covered.
#1713014 in Books New Press; The 2009-07-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x 1.00 x 6.00l; .65 #File Name: 1595584552240 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great readBy CustomerInteresting reading a topic from a former Secretary of Foreign Affairs.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Primo reading!By NihilistA well written piece from a former Mexican cabinet member. Thorough; engaging; and reliable information. Gracias; Senor Castaneda; me gusta su libro!16 of 18 people found the following review helpful. ANALYSIS GOOD; WRITING AWKWARDBy V. HarrisAs Castaneda had inside access to the intricate negotiations (and sometimes; lack of negotiations) concerning the border issues; he has insights that are valuable and illuminating. He also does a good job with the broader historical sweep of the immigration issue; emphasizing the principle of "circularity" - where traditionally; migrants came across the U.S. border; worked; then returned home. He shows how a number of factors have altered this traditional pattern: Reagan's " Amnesty" legislation; NAFTA; the Immigration Reform Bill of 1996; and more recently; the impact of 9/11. The net result of all these variables being an increase in illegal immigration; and the tendency not to return. On the above issues; he supplies an overview that is lacking in the usual critiques and more hysterical media reporting. Unfortunately; it is somewhat cumbersome reading while extracting those points. The book lacks judicious breakdowns on the topics; and the writing is awkward; with excessively long paragraphs and other structural difficulties. Nevertheless; and though I think he underestimates the impact of NAFTA on increased immigration; it is still an informative contribution to the immigration discussion with solid statistical support and evidence to bolster his arguments.
