The Islam/West Debate

Documents from a Global Debate on Terrorism, U.S. Policy, and the Middle East

David Blankenhorn editor Abdou Filali-Ansary editor Hassan I Mneimneh editor Alex Roberts editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield

Published:15th Sep '05

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In 2002, sixty prominent American intellectuals released an open letter defending the use of military force against al-Qa'ida. The letter sparked an impassioned international debate unlike any other, in which jihadists, journalists, liberal Muslims, and German pacifists engaged one another on the most pressing issues of our time: terrorism, U.S. policy, and Islam-West relations. A valuable resource for specialist and non-specialist alike, this volume chronicles that debate and includes contributions from both sides of the political spectrum in America and the Middle East-and even from al-Qa'ida.

Gathered here in one place is a remarkably comprehensive display of the clashes—some strident, some more thoughtful—over “the clash of civilizations.” There is no substitute for listening to both friends and enemies having their say in their own words. Following September 11, the question was frequently asked, “Why do they hate us so?” The Islam/West Debate is a good place to find out. But be warned that finding out will not necessarily, will not probably, result in greater hopefulness about alleviating disagreements. * First Things *

ISBN: 9780742550070

Dimensions: 227mm x 153mm x 17mm

Weight: 390g

304 pages