The Islamic Threat: Myth or Reality?

Synopsis of The Islamic Threat: Myth or Reality?

«The Islamic Threat: Myth or Reality?» is the essay by John L. Esposito, published by Oxford University Press Inc in hardback (254 pages, in English).

It questions the image of a monolithic and hostile Islam and analyses its relations with the West. It studies Islamic politics in countries such as Iran, Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan and Algeria, from moderate to radical movements. It includes the Gulf War, the Rushdie affair and debates on pluralism, human rights, women and minorities.

Work originally published in 1992. Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-230) and index.

For university students, professionals and readers interested in international relations, geopolitics of the Muslim world and Islamic studies.