{"title":"Tamara Sonn","description":"\u003cp\u003eTamara Sonn’s works delve into complex questions surrounding Islam and its place in contemporary society, challenging readers to reconsider preconceived notions. Her writing is thoughtful and accessible, offering insights into cultural and religious intersections through a clear, scholarly lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Sonn explores themes of faith, identity, and dialogue between the Islamic world and the West. Her books encourage reflection on pressing global issues with nuance and intellectual rigor.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"is-islam-an-enemy-of-the-west-by-tamara-sonn-9781509504428","title":"Is Islam an Enemy of the West?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew York, Washington, Madrid, London, and now Paris—the list of Western cities targeted by radical Islamic terrorists waging global jihad continues to grow. Does this extreme violence committed in the name of Islam point to a fundamental enmity between the Muslim faith and the West?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this compelling essay, leading scholar of Islam Tamara Sonn argues that whilst the West has many enemies among Muslims, it is politics, not religion, that informs their grievances. The longer these demands remain frustrated, the more violence has escalated, and recruitment to groups like Islamic State has increased. Far from quelling the spread of Islamic extremism, Western military intervention has helped to turn nationalist movements into radical terrorist groups with international agendas. \u003cem\u003eIslam\u003c\/em\u003e, Sonn concludes, \u003cem\u003eis not the problem, just as war is not the solution\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463334772972,"sku":"9781509504428","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509504428-is-islam-an-enemy-of-the-west.jpg?v=1775031152"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tamara-sonn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}