Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalism
Scarecrow. 2012. 504p. maps. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780810878211. $95. Online: eBooks on EBSCOhost, Overdrive, MyiLibrary, EBL, & Questia. REF
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Guidère (Islamic & Middle Eastern studies, Univ. of Toulouse, France) hopes to clear up some of the misunderstanding and confusion regarding Islamic fundamentalism. His preface claims that the dictionary is "truly historical in that it starts at the beginnings and traces the religion's long and complicated trajectory up to the present day." In addition to entries on major events, people, and locations relating to Islamic fundamentalism, the dictionary also includes a map of the Islamic world, graphic organizers that chart the development of various splinter groups, a chronology, a glossary of terms translated into English, reader's notes, and a list of acronyms and abbreviations.
VERDICT With its with clear, concise entries and extensive extra features, this resource stands out from other material on the topic and provides a useful starting point for researchers and those who need a brief definition of a particular term.
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