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Questions Western assumptions regarding death and killing. This title scrutinizes the idea of a "clash of civilizations," the claim that "Islamic jihadism" is the essence of modern terror, and the arguments put forward by liberals to justify war in our time.

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Provocative. -- Jonathan Shainin Bookforum Asad's book is valuable because the legal distinctions he is challenging are especially vulnerable now. -- Samantha Power The New York Times Book Review

Table of Contents
Introduction 1. Terrorism 2. Suicide Terrorism 3. Horror at Suicide Terrorism Epilogue Notes Index

On Suicide Bombing

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      Publisher: Columbia University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 11/05/2007
      ISBN13: 9780231141529, 978-0231141529
      ISBN10: 0231141521
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Questions Western assumptions regarding death and killing. This title scrutinizes the idea of a "clash of civilizations," the claim that "Islamic jihadism" is the essence of modern terror, and the arguments put forward by liberals to justify war in our time.

      Trade Review
      Provocative. -- Jonathan Shainin Bookforum Asad's book is valuable because the legal distinctions he is challenging are especially vulnerable now. -- Samantha Power The New York Times Book Review

      Table of Contents
      Introduction 1. Terrorism 2. Suicide Terrorism 3. Horror at Suicide Terrorism Epilogue Notes Index

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