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63 of 77 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating look at a troubled world, November 28, 1999
I have been reading Morgan Norval's work for years, and find itconsistently stimulating and pertinent. Writing with the expertise of one who has actually been there, he always offers a penetrating look at conflict. Triumph of Disorder, his latest book, looks specifically at the discontents of the Islamic world and the threats arising therefrom. It is a superb job. Mr. Norval does not shrink from expressing strong views, and those accustomed to cautious academic writing may be startled. But even those who disagree with the ideas--and they are genuine ideas--presented in this book will find himself or herself spurred to think afresh and more deeply about a growing problem for which there is no end in sight. On the fundamental issues of motivation, violence and the logical illogic of human behavior, the author is unbeatable. Strongly recommended for the reader willing to take an intellectual step beyond the campus library and into the harsh realities of the world as it is. As a former soldier who has seen first-hand some of the challenges this book defines so ably, I found Triumph of Disorder, worth the price, worth the time, and worth sharing with friends.
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24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
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I'm the publisher of this book, October 16, 2001
As Morgan's publisher, I'd like to comment on what I know of the author and his knowledge of this terribly important subject to Americans now. Know this: Morgan Norval is an expert on terrorism, and the threat to the United States and the West from Islamic terrorism. After his stint in the U.S. Marine Corps, Morgan spent over ten years fighting "hand to hand" in Africa against anti-west forces in that region. Morgan writes from a perspective that most "think-tank" experts do not have...he's killed...he's looked into the eyes of an enemy and slit his throat in a very quiet moment--just the two of them--man to man. Morgan Norval knows what this next war will be about, how it will be fought, and why we will win it. Those who post reviews who have not been in that world of terror have every right to express their opinion about the book...just know that they do not have the expertise that the author has...nor the knowledge.After the attack on the U.S., our inventory of hardcover books was immediately wiped out. We are now bringing out a paperback edition of "Triumph of Disorder" through our imprint "McKenna Publishing Group" and look forward to Amazon.com selling it at a reduced price of $.... It has been updated with a new introduction by Morgan, and freshened a bit..... Eric Bollinger
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Sligo Press/McKenna Publishing Group
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23 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's here & there and it's them & us, September 28, 2001
Morgan Norval, executive director of a think tank on terrorism, writes about what he does for a living in contrast to academic blame-America-first people who extrapolate from their field of concentration to write on a subject they know nothing about. This is refreshing at the outset. To wit, Norval confronts foursquare the irrationality of man and the way it renders useless any attempt to impose critical analysis on the true believers. In the instant case I'm thinking of Chomsky, Susan Sontag, and Michael Moore, all of whom in my opinion would be critical of Norval on this subject. Norval's insistance on the depth and breadth of the Islamic threat to America is timely and realistic and everyone in the country needs to listen up. The problem of suicidal terrorists on U.S. soil needs to be handled with a continuing vigilance. Not since the war of 1812 has America been truly assaulted by an outsider. Hopefully Norval will continue to write about what is sure to be a long term conflict. In this sense this book is timely and a must read.
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