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From School Library Journal
Grade 9 Up–This is the third title on Islam to be issued in this series, with earlier editions in 1995 and 2001. Although the articles, authors, and editors are entirely different in each volume, the overall themes remain the same: the status of women, terrorism and violence, and conflict between Western and Islamic values. Dudley also includes a section on Islam's future. The 23 excerpts, presented in a pro/con format, were all written post 9/11 and include an introduction and discussion questions. Each chapter has its own preface and bibliography. The book contains a glossary (incomplete), additional discussion questions, and an annotated list of organizations. Unfortunately, there is only one map, which doesn't appear until page 155 and omits the key Muslim nation of Indonesia. The excerpts vary considerably in interest and readability (those in chapter one, "Are the Values of Islam and the West in Conflict?," are particularly tedious), and there are a lot of unexplained words and references. Overall, however, this is a practical addition for libraries needing more up-to-date material on this topic.–Ann W. Moore, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From Booklist
Gr. 8-12. This timely entry in the Opposing Viewpoints series offers a variety of perspectives on many questions about Islam. Does Islam present an obstacle to democracy? Does Islam oppress women? How ought Muslims and non-Muslims confront radical, jihadist Islamists? And, for that matter, what does jihad mean, anyway? Dudley has collected articles from newspapers, magazines, and book excerpts responding to a variety of such questions, with, for instance, a religion professor arguing that Islam promotes terrorism followed by a journalist maintaining it does not. Most of the selections will be accessible to good readers, though a few presuppose familiarity with Islam and its history. As with other titles in the series, students will find their beliefs alternately challenged and reinforced, which will surely stimulate discussion. John Green
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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