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Author Wright, Robin B., 1948-

Title Rock the Casbah : rage and rebellion across the Islamic world / by Robin Wright.

Publication Info. New York : Simon & Schuster, 2011.

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Location Call No. Status
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  322.4 WRIGHT    Check Shelf
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  320.917 WRI    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  322.4 W93    Check Shelf
 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  320.91767 W952R    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  322.42 WR    Check Shelf
Edition First Simon and Schuster hardcover edition.
Description 307 pages ; 25 cm
Contents Prologue: the sandstorm -- Extreme makeover -- The scent of jasmine -- The counter-jihad -- The big chill -- A midsummer's eve -- A different tune -- Hip-hop Islam -- The new chic -- The living poets society -- Satellite sheikhs and youtube imams -- The axis of evil comedy tour -- Jihad jones and the kalashnikov babes -- A wild ride -- The beginning of the beginning -- The diplomatic pas de deux.
Summary Written by a veteran reporter, this is an up close portrait of the fierce struggle between moderates and extremists taking place within the Islamic world today. Why don't Muslims challenge the violent extremists among them? Well, they do. Here she cites the clerics, comedians, and rappers who challenge al Qaeda violence; the women who are launching liberation movements; and the former jihadists who openly reject violence. These Muslims all want to build a better Islam, on their own, not Western, terms.
Subject Islamic countries -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
Islam and politics -- Islamic countries.
Social movements -- Islamic countries.
Muslims -- Political activity -- Islamic countries.
Radicalism -- Islamic countries -- Public opinion.
Public opinion -- Islamic countries.
ISBN 9781439103166 hardcover $26.99
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