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Discover 'From Fatwa to Jihad', a critical examination by Kenan Malik that delves into the ramifications of the Rushdie affair on global debates surrounding multiculturalism, tolerance, and free speech. This compelling 2017 publication from Atlantic, comprising 352 pages, investigates how Salman Rushdie's controversial novel, The Satanic Verses, ignited protests and reshaped modern discourse about radical Islam. The book explores the delicate balance between freedom of expression and communal respect, providing a thorough analysis of the rise of extremist ideologies leading up to 9/11 and 7/7. Ideal for scholars and casual readers alike, 'From Fatwa to Jihad' is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of religion, politics, and societal change. Each copy is BRAND NEW and carries an ISBN of 9781786491046. Get your hands on this insightful title today and enhance your understanding of these crucial world issues. Fast delivery is available to ensure prompt service, making this essential read accessible to all.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786491046
Year: 2017
Publisher: Atlantic
Pages: 352
Description:
Almost thirty years ago, the image of burning copies of Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses held aloft by thousand-strong mobs of protestors became an internationally familiar symbol of anger and offence. In From Fatwa to Jihad, Kenan Malik examines how the Rushdie affair transformed the debate worldwide on multiculturalism, tolerance and free speech, helped fuel the rise of radical Islam and pointed the way to the horrors of 9/11 and 7/7.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786491046
Year: 2017
Publisher: Atlantic
Pages: 352
Description:
Almost thirty years ago, the image of burning copies of Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses held aloft by thousand-strong mobs of protestors became an internationally familiar symbol of anger and offence. In From Fatwa to Jihad, Kenan Malik examines how the Rushdie affair transformed the debate worldwide on multiculturalism, tolerance and free speech, helped fuel the rise of radical Islam and pointed the way to the horrors of 9/11 and 7/7.