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Islam and politics

Inside Sudan

Donald Petterson

Examines the political atmosphere of the Sudan, its record of human-rights abuses and terrorism, and provides insight to the experiences of Americans in Khartoum.

962.4043
PET

Taliban

Ahmed Rashid

Traces the history of the Taliban movement in Afghanistan; discusses how the leaders of the movement interpret the principles of Islam; and examines the influence of the Taliban in the competition amo

958.104
RAS

Reaping the Whirlwind

Michael Griffin

Presents an overview of the Taliban movement in Afghanistan up to the year 2000, discussing its origins and beliefs, religious and political ethos, and involvement with the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Osa

958.104
GRI

Sudan

Lawrence J. Zwier

Examines the history of Sudan's ethnic conflict and its continuing effect on the people of that country.

962
ZWI

Islam

Presents opposing viewpoints on the role of religion in Islamic countries.

320.5
ISL