Strong Religion: The Rise of Fundamentalisms Around the World

by Gabriel A. Almond, Emmanuel Sivan, R. Scott Appleby

Book Overview

After the September 11 terrorist attacks against the United States, religious fundamentalism has dominated public debate as never before. Policymakers, educators, and the general public all want to know: Why do fundamentalist movements turn violent? Are fundamentalisms a global threat to human rights, security, and democratic forms of government? What is the future of fundamentalism?

To answer questions like these, Strong Religion draws...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226014983
• ISBN13: 9780226014982
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"