| America and Political Islam: Clash of Cultures or Clash of Interests? Contributor(s): Gerges, Fawaz A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521630428 ISBN-13: 9780521630429 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $63.65 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 1999 Annotation: This book provides a comprehensive account of the origins of American policy on political Islam, chronicling the policy debates on Islamism in the United States over the course of time. The author then delves deeper into the US political scene to analyze the historical, political, cultural, and security issues that might help explain America's preoccupation with Islam and Muslims. The book also addresses the clash of civilizations debate and assesses the relative importance of culture and values in the words and deeds of US officials on political Islam. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General - Political Science | American Government - General |
| Dewey: 327.730 |
| LCCN: 98-38600 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6" W x 9" (1.34 lbs) 300 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
