Radical Islam in the West

Brian R. Farmer

ISBN 10: 0786459530 / ISBN 13: 9780786459537

Published by McFarland and Co Inc, US, 2010

About this Item

This book explores the challenge posed by the immersion of 15 million Muslims in Western democracies and the few, but volatile, terrorists present within the larger body of believers. The fact that immersion in Western culture is insufficient to stem the tide of extremism is discussed, along with the factors that contribute to the growth of radical Islam, such as the presence of charismatic, authoritarian leadership, educational options that downplay critical thinking, and colonialism. Hope that radical Islam can be kept to a minimum in Western societies is provided by the Islamic concept of Ijtihad, through which Muslims reinterpret their own religion. Just as mainstream Mormons have dispensed with polygamy and Christians with witch-hunting, Muslims in Western societies have the potential to minimize the growth of radicalism. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Radical Islam in the West
• Publisher: McFarland and Co Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786459530
• ISBN 13: 9780786459537
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 361 grams

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Synopsis

This book explores the challenge posed by the immersion of 15 million Muslims in Western democracies and the few, but volatile, terrorists present within the larger body of believers. The fact that immersion in Western culture is insufficient to stem the tide of extremism is discussed, along with the factors that contribute to the growth of radical Islam, such as the presence of charismatic, authoritarian leadership, educational options that downplay critical thinking, and colonialism. Hope that radical Islam can be kept to a minimum in Western societies is provided by the Islamic concept of Ijtihad, through which Muslims reinterpret their own religion. Just as mainstream Mormons have dispensed with polygamy and Christians with witch-hunting, Muslims in Western societies have the potential to minimize the growth of radicalism.

Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

About the Author

Brian R. Farmer is a professor of social sciences at Amarillo College. He has published numerous books on American conservativism.