Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalism

In this second edition of his dictionary of Islamic fundamentalism, Guidère adds more than 100 new entries to those of the first edition (CH, Jan'13, 50-2409) and updates a number of previous entries. The chronology and bibliography have also been substantially updated. As one might expect, the bulk of the new entries and revisions deal with the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the Syrian Civil War, and prominent terror attacks in Europe and elsewhere since 2012…. [T]his is a useful resource, and it will be helpful to those with a strong interests in religious studies, Middle East and Islamic studies, and terrorism/national security. Those who own the first edition will want to acquire the second edition if finances permit. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty. * CHOICE *
[T]he work with its focus on fundamentalist groups (both well-known and obscure), key personalities (both contemporary and classical), major contemporary events, country profiles, and ideas of governance and Islamic concepts as interpreted through a fundamentalist lens is still an excellent resource for undergraduate or graduate students. * American Reference Books Annual *