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From Fatwa to Jihad

How the World Changed: The Satanic Verses to Charlie Hebdo
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From Fatwa to Jihad by Kenan Malik delves into the significant cultural and political shifts that emerged from the infamous fatwa against author Salman Rushdie. Malik explores how these events influenced ideas around multiculturalism, free speech, and religious identity, while examining the broader impact on Western and Islamic relations. The book provides a compelling look at the intersection of faith and politics in a changing world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the complex relationship between religion and politics, particularly how radical ideologies have evolved in the aftermath of significant global events. This work offers a sharp analysis of cultural tensions and intellectual debates, making it ideal for readers interested in understanding modern societal shifts and their historical roots.

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Almost thirty years ago, the image of burning copies of Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses held aloft by thousand-strong mobs of protestors became an internationally familiar symbol of anger and offence.

In From Fatwa to Jihad, Kenan Malik examines how the Rushdie affair transformed the debate worldwide on multiculturalism, tolerance and free speech, helped fuel the rise of radical Islam and pointed the way to the horrors of 9/11 and 7/7.

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Kenan Malik's From Fatwa to Jihad is praised for being a gripping and thorough examination of the Rushdie Affair and its impact on contemporary freedom of expression debates. It is highlighted for its impeccable research and detailed political history of modern Britain, with reviewers commending its sharp analysis and intelligent reportage. The book's relevance to current events and the deft handling of political Islam's complexities are particularly noted.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786491046

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Kenan Malik is a writer, lecturer and broadcaster. He is a presenter of Analysis of BBC Radio 4, and a panellist on The Moral Maze. He has taught at universities in Britain, Europe, Australia and the USA, presented many TV documentaries and writes regularly for newspapers across the world including the New York Times, the Guardian, Guteborgs-Posten and the Australian. His books include The Meaning of Race, Man, Beast and Zombie, Strange Fruit: Why Both Sides are Wrong in the Race Debate and The Quest for a Moral Compass.

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