Islamism and fundamentalism in the modern world /

El-Sayed, Lilah,

Islamism and fundamentalism in the modern world / Lilah El-sayed ; introduction by Camille Pecastaing, Ph.D. - 120 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Details the historical and political context that gave rise to modern Islamist movements and groups like the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). It also surveys fundamentalist movements in a variety of countries and regions, and outlines the ongoing challenges Islamic fundamentalism presents for the United States and its allies--

9781422236734

2016440445


Islam
Islam
Islamic fundamentalism
Religious fundamentalism

BP 166.14.F85 / .El74 2017