America and Political Islam: Clash of Cultures or Clash of Interests? (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521639576)

This book provides a comprehensive account of the origins of American policy on political Islam, chronicling the policy debates on Islamism in the United States over the course of time. The author then delves deeper into the US political scene to analyze the historical, political, cultural, and security issues that might help explain America's preoccupation with Islam and Muslims. The book also addresses the clash of civilizations debate and assesses the relative importance of culture and values in the words and deeds of US officials on political Islam.

Author: Fawaz A. Gerges
ISBN-10: 0521639573
ISBN-13: 9780521639576
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/28/1999
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.02w x 0.70d