A Fundamental Fear
Author | : S. Sayyid |
Publisher | : Zed Books |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2003-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 1842771973 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781842771976 |
Rating | : 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Fundamental Fear by : S. Sayyid
Download or read book A Fundamental Fear written by S. Sayyid and published by Zed Books. This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breaking with the Arab-centrism of Islamic studies, Sayyid shows how the rise of Islamism, or Islamic fundamentalism, can only be understood in the context of Eurocentrism. The book will be stimulating reading for courses in cultural studies, Islamic studies and international relations.