Bad Moon Rising: A Chronicle of the Middle East Today Contributor(s): Kepel, Gilles (Author) |
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ISBN: 0863563031 ISBN-13: 9780863563034 Publisher: Saqi Books OUR PRICE: $12.56 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2003 Annotation: Gilles Kepel--a renowned expert on Islam--traveled to the Middle East as the US was still struggling with shock from 9/11. He made startling observations, which are presented in this compelling book. He spoke to young people, students, preachers, imams, militants islamists, and political leaders. Topics discussed are: the popularity of Bin Laden; resentment for America, and issues of religious fanaticism. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General - History | Middle East - General - Political Science | Security (national & International) |
Dewey: 956.054 |
LCCN: 2004426756 |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 4.5" W x 9" (0.45 lbs) 144 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
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Publisher Description: Leading expert on Islam and Islamism, Kepel, returned to the Middle East as New York struggled with the shock and the dust of the aftermath of September 11. This is his dispatch from history's most contentious region. |