THE CLASH OF FUNDAMENTALISMS

`In this timely and important book, Tariq Ali puts the events of September 11 into sweeping historical perspective. As we have come to expect from him, he is lucid, eloquent, literary, and painfully honest, as he dissects both Islamic and Western fundamentalism.’ Howard Zinn

`[Ali] finds little to distinguish between the organised violence of the United States and that of those who oppose it …’ Sydney Morning Herald

The book is an outstanding contribution to our understanding of the nightmare of history from which so many people are struggling to awake, and deserves serious engagement and consideration. Ali broadens our horizons, geographically, historically, intellectually and politically…. Ali has a sharp mind and wit. His mode of history telling is lyrical and engaging, humane and passionate.’ Anthony Arnove, The Nation

`As … Ali suggests, the notion that September 11 represents a new epoch or a historic turning point is little more than propaganda.’ Peter Rodgers, The Weekend Australian

`Ali’s style is vigorous, his narrative compelling, showing that the short-term, self-interested and oil-greedy policies of the British and Americans in such countries as Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Iran must make our much-vaunted ideals of democracy and equity seem like a bad joke.’ Karen Armstrong, The Times

`Dissatisfied with explanations that the attacks could be reduced to the psychic disorders of a few Islamic militants who hate the US for its sheer “innate goodness”, Chalmers Johnson, Noam Chomsky and Tariq All published lucid, historical explanations of why the. US is so hated and feared in Central Asia and the Middle East.’ Scott Burchill, The Age
ISBN: 185984457X
Publisher: LONDON
Subtitle: CRUSADES, JIHADS AND MODERNITY
Author: TARIQ ALI