The West and the Rest : Globalization and the Terrorist Threat - Softcover
In this astonishing book, Roger Scruton argues that to understand adequately the roots of Islamic terrorism, one must understand both the unique historical evolution of the state and the dynamic of globalization. With extraordinary perception, Scruton reveals the philosophical and theological roots of the current clash of civilizations. He addresses issues such as the conflict between Islam and secular law, notions of citizenship, fulfilling the human need for belonging, and why globalization provokes such an apparent desire for revenge against the West in some Islamic minds. Scruton's sober, well-informed narrative raises fundamental questions about the West's ability to recover and defend its own religious heritage while limiting the harmful effects of its decadent hyper-individualism and the culture of repudiation it has sparked both within its own societies and the societies it touches. Finally, Scruton calls for the West to re-examine some of its assumptions about such matters as immigration, multiculturalism, progress and prosperity.
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Roger Scruton is one of the most prominent contemporary English writers and media personalities. A philosopher who has lived for many years in the Middle East, Scruton has been Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck College, London and Boston University, USA.
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"'... a veritable tour de force which deserves to be widely read.' The Commonwealth Lawyer; 'Scruton's book is a powerful and eloquent analysis of one of the greatest issues of the age. It should be read by everyone grappling with the necessity of understanding and responding to the al-Qa'eda offensive and avoiding a clash of civilisations.' Ian Christie, Resurgence No. 219, July/August 2003. '... a tour de force of concision, learning and wisdom... an important and impressive contribution.' The Literary Review"
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- PublisherContinuum Intl Pub Group
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0826485693
- ISBN 13 9780826485694
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