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The Enemy of My Enemy
In the violent world of radical extremists, "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." This study reveals how that precept plays out in the unexpected bonding between militant Islam and the extreme right in America and Europe. It provides an insightful and sane look at the possibilities for collaboration between these groups.
The Cultic Milieu
In 1999, a seemingly incongruous collection of protestors converged in Seattle to shut down the meetings of the World Trade Organization. Union leaders, environmentalists dressed as endangered turtles, mainstream Christian clergy, violence-advocating anarchists, gay and lesbian activists, and many other diverse groups came together to protest what they saw as the unfair power of a nondemocratic elite. But how did such strange bedfellows come together? And can their unity continue? In 1972-another period of social upheaval-sociologist Colin Campbell posited a 'cultic milieu': An underground region where true seekers test hidden, forgotten, and forbidden knowledge. Ideas and allegiances within...
A History of the Nation of Islam
This book provides a fascinating, unparalleled look at the Nation of Islam, including its history, the complexity of its views towards orthodox Muslims, women, and other minorities, and the trajectory of the group after the 1995 Million Man March. The release of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's extensive archive of surveillance files, interviews, and firsthand accounts has made it possible to reveal the truth behind the myths and misperceptions about the Nation of Islam. This comprehensive resource catalogues the times, places, and people that shaped the philosophies from its formative years through to its present incarnation. The definitive source on the subject, A History of The Nation of Islam: Race, Islam, and the Quest for Freedom draws on over a dozen interviews, along with archival and rarely-used sources. The book departs from the usual "Malcolm X-centric" treatment of the subject, and instead examines the early leadership of Fard Muhammad, challenges conventional views on Malcolm X, and explores the present day internal politics of the movement post Louis Farrakhan's retirement.
Epic Encounters
Examines how popular culture has shaped the ways Americans define their "interests" in the Middle East. Author McAlister argues that U.S. foreign policy, while grounded in material and military realities, is also developed in a cultural context. American understandings of the region are framed by narratives that draw on religious belief, news media accounts, and popular culture. This book skillfully weaves readings of film, media, and music with a rigorous analysis of U.S. foreign policy, race politics, and religious history.--From publisher description.
The Root of All Evil?
There is a great deal of popular belief in the connection between religious extremism and terrorism. There are also numerous statistical analyses that reject that connection. Upon a deeper analysis, however, both of these approaches are oversimplifications. To adequately answer the question of whether there is a significant causal relationship between organizational religions and terrorism, it is necessary to take a closer and more critical look at the ideologies and practices of both religious practitioners and terrorists. It is important to focus on the causality of the relationship, because, if there is no causal relationship between religion and terrorism, then removing adherence to religion will do nothing to ameliorate the problem of terrorism. The Root of All Evil? Religious Perspectives on Terrorism conducts this kind of analysis.
Intelligence Report
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Asgard in Americ
Thesis (M.A.) from the year 2004 in the subject American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1,0, Humboldt-University of Berlin (Institut für Angilistik und Amerikanistik), language: English, abstract: Die vorliegende Arbeit untersucht die Konstruktion von Identität in den Diskursen dergermanisch-neuheidnischen Bewegung in den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika. ErsteOrganisationen des Asatru, wie die Anhänger selbst ihre Religion nennen, entstanden in den siebziger Jahren und sind seitdem stetig angewachsen. Asatru versteht sich als die indigene Religion der Europäer, distanziert sich dementsprechend deutlich vor christlich geprägtenLeitkultur der amerikanischen Gesellschaft u...
Asgard in America
Thesis (M.A.) from the year 2004 in the subject American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1,0, Humboldt-University of Berlin (Institut für Angilistik und Amerikanistik), language: English, abstract: Die vorliegende Arbeit untersucht die Konstruktion von Identität in den Diskursen dergermanisch-neuheidnischen Bewegung in den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika. ErsteOrganisationen des Asatru, wie die Anhänger selbst ihre Religion nennen, entstanden in den siebziger Jahren und sind seitdem stetig angewachsen. Asatru versteht sich als die indigene Religion der Europäer, distanziert sich dementsprechend deutlich vor christlich geprägtenLeitkultur der amerikanischen Gesellschaft u...
Inventing the Muslim Cool
In the current environment of a growing Muslim presence in Europe, young Muslims have started to develop a subculture of their own. The manifestations reach from religious rap and street wear with Islamic slogans to morally »impeccable« comedy. This form of religiously permissible fun and of youth-compatible worship is actively engaged in shaping the future of Islam in Europe and of Muslim/non-Muslims relations. Based on a vast collection of youth cultural artefacts, participant observations and in-depth interviews in France, Britain and Germany, this book provides a vivid description of Islamic youth culture and explores the reasons why young people develop such a culture.
American Studies
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