Islam's other extremism: The role of Islamic Law

Article Abstract:

It is very important to understand the far-reaching ideological ambitions of Islamists and their Islamic 'Law' in order to defeat the jihadists and radical Islam, especially on the battleground of ideas. Saudi Arabia and Iran are some of the main sources for spreading the extremist version of shari'a.

Saudi Arabia, Iran, Analysis, Influence, Islamic fundamentalism, Islamic law

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Voice of the Other America

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An academic pays tribute to the American protest singer Woody Guthrie whose music talks of the Other America, namely, the social conditions of the 1930s. An analysis of Guthrie as the idealized image who had a strong influence on singer Bob Dylan is presented.

United States, Personal narratives, Appreciation, Scholars, Personal account, Guthrie, Woody

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History's other voice

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Christopher Columbus is often portrayed as a great and gentle discoverer to school children. 'Encounter,' a new picture book, aims to correct historical errors and reveal a faithful account of the effects of European colonialism on the indigenous Taino tribe.

Social aspects, History, Discovery and exploration, Colonization, Columbus, Christopher (Italian explorer), Tainos

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