Radical Islam in the West: Ideology and Challenge

by Brian R. Farmer

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786459530
• ISBN13: 9780786459537
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher