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Resistance: The Essence of the Islamist Revolution
Alastair Crooke
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Description for Resistance: The Essence of the Islamist Revolution
Paperback. A compelling account of the origins of the Islamist Revolution and the ideas and energy mobilising the Islamic world. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM2; HRH; JFSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 135 x 19. Weight in Grams: 384.
This book traces the essence of the Islamist Revolution from its origins in Egypt, through Najaf, Lebanon, Iran and the Iranian Revolution to today. Alastair Crooke presents a compelling account of the ideas and energy which are mobilising the Islamic world. Crooke argues that the West faces a mass mobilisation against the US-led Western project. The roots of this conflict are described in terms of religious themes that extend back over 500 years. They represent clashing systems of thinking and values. Islamists have a vision for the future of their own societies which would entail radical change ... Read more
This book traces the essence of the Islamist Revolution from its origins in Egypt, through Najaf, Lebanon, Iran and the Iranian Revolution to today. Alastair Crooke presents a compelling account of the ideas and energy which are mobilising the Islamic world. Crooke argues that the West faces a mass mobilisation against the US-led Western project. The roots of this conflict are described in terms of religious themes that extend back over 500 years. They represent clashing systems of thinking and values. Islamists have a vision for the future of their own societies which would entail radical change ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
384g
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745328850
SKU
V9780745328850
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About Alastair Crooke
Alastair Crooke was advisor to EU High Representative, Javier Solana, in the Middle East, 1997-2003. He was involved in facilitating a series of de-escalations of violence and military withdrawals in Palestine with Islamist movements from 2000-2003 and the end to the Bethlehem Church of the Nativity siege. He was a staff member of the Mitchell Committee into the causes of ... Read more
Reviews for Resistance: The Essence of the Islamist Revolution
'Required reading at a time when alternative perspectives on the causes of global terrorism and new Western diplomatic initiatives urgently need to replace the failed policies of the Bush administration-led 'War on Global Terrorism'
John Esposito, University Professor, Georgetown University 'Erudite, and most readable. Educates us about the history and philosophy of the Islamic world, and its various factions' ... Read more
John Esposito, University Professor, Georgetown University 'Erudite, and most readable. Educates us about the history and philosophy of the Islamic world, and its various factions' ... Read more