Prometheus Books.Prometheus Books 59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197 1-800-421-0351 www.prometheusbooks.com Any who would understand Islam's history and culture must have a copy of Andrew G. Bostom Andrew G. Bostom, MD, MS is an American scholar and Associate Professor of Medicine at Brown University Medical School. He is also an author on Islam and is a regular contributor to FrontPageMag.com and the American Thinker magazine. , MD, Editor 's THE LEGACY OF JIHAD jihad: see Islam. jihad In Islam, the central doctrine that calls on believers to combat the enemies of their religion. According to the Qur'an and the Hadith, jihad is a duty that may be fulfilled in four ways: by the heart, the tongue, the hand, : ISLAMIC HOLY WAR AND THE FATE OF NON-MUSLIMS (1591023076, $28.00): it provides a weighty, comprehensive coverage of Muslim theological and juridicial texts, eyewitness An individual who was present during an event and is called by a party in a lawsuit to testify as to what he or she observed. The state and Federal Rules of Evidence, which govern the admissibility of evidence in civil actions and criminal proceedings, impose requirements historical accounts by both Muslims and non-Muslims, and essays by scholars analyzing militaristic mil·i·ta·rism n. 1. Glorification of the ideals of a professional military class. 2. Predominance of the armed forces in the administration or policy of the state. 3. jihad imposed on non-Muslims. History, cultural and religious insights blend in Verb 1. blend in - blend or harmonize; "This flavor will blend with those in your dish"; "This sofa won't go with the chairs" blend, go fit, go - be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; "This piece won't fit into the puzzle" a scholarly, college-level survey of jihad's origins, enactment, and purposes. Very highly recommended: a cut above any competing title in depth and coverage. Top journalists speak out about changing civil liberties and media reporting in Kristian Borjesson's collection FEET TO THE FIRE: THE MEDIA AFTER 9/11 (15910243432, $25.00). Bjoresson's expose INTO THE BUZZSAW revealed efforts to quash the public's right to know the truth; her FEET TO THE FIRE here provides conversations with top journalists and news executives about the media companies, the Bush administration, war coverage and more. Each interviews presents details from national security and intelligence reporters, world news journalists, and others who provide different views of how truths are hidden since 9/11. |
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