Description
Book SynopsisA compelling account of the origins of the Islamist Revolution and the ideas and energy mobilising the Islamic world
Trade Review'Erudite, and most readable. Educates us about the history and philosophy of the Islamic world, and its various factions' -- Seymour M. Hersh, the New Yorker magazine
'Required reading at a time when alternative perspectives on the causes of global terrorism and new Western diplomatic initiatives urgently need to replace the failed policies of the Bush administration-led 'War on Global Terrorism' -- John Esposito, University Professor, Georgetown University
Table of ContentsForeword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I - Existential Threats
1. In the Service of God and the Interests of the People
Part II - Ideology of Revolution
2. The Awakening of Resistance
3. Political Shi'ism
4. Social Revolution
5. God is a Liberal
Part III - Practising Resistance
6. A Culture of Willpower and Reason
7. Refusing Subservience
Part IV - Demonisation
8. Resistance and the normalisation of Injustice
9. The Nature of Power
Conclusion
10. The Limits to the Present
Epilogue
Notes
Index
