Islamic Fundamentalism: An Introduction, 2nd Edition (Greenwood Press Guides to Historic Events of the Twentieth Century)
Description
Islam is one of the most rapidly growing religions in the world. Islamic fundamentalism is one of its most forceful manifestations―and one of its least understood. This lack of understanding, combined with recent terrorist attacks, often leads to fear of Islamic fundamentalism in the West. Davidson offers a clearer picture of Islamic fundamentalism by explaining its history, identifying its adherents throughout history, and analyzing what the fundamentalists believe and what they want.A mixture of essays, biographical portraits, and primary documents provides an invaluable examination of th...
ISBN(s)
0313324298, 9780313324291
