How globalization spurs terrorism
Book Description
In an era where global connectivity shapes our daily lives, understanding the deeper forces behind modern terrorism becomes essential for anyone seeking to comprehend our interconnected world. Fathali M. Moghaddam, a respected researcher in terrorism and conflict studies, presents a thoughtful examination of how globalization creates unexpected spiritual and cultural challenges that can lead to extremism.
This insightful work reveals how rapid global integration threatens the fundamental psychological needs of communities, particularly their sense of collective identity. When diverse groups suddenly encounter one another without historical precedent for such contact, the result can be a dramatic loss of cultural diversity and traditional ways of life. For some, terrorism emerges as a misguided response to these overwhelming changes.
Moghaddam explores what he terms "catastrophic evolution," the swift disappearance of minority cultures and languages under globalization's pressure. This process creates ideological conflicts that traditional conflict-resolution methods, developed during the Cold War era, cannot adequately address.
The book offers hope through its focus on long-term solutions, particularly examining the vital roles of women and family structures in traditional Islamic societies. For readers interested in understanding how spiritual and cultural identity intersects with global forces, this work provides valuable insights into one of our time's most pressing challenges while pointing toward more effective approaches to healing division.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
🕉️ Tradition: Islam
📄 Length: 194 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Terrorism, poltical aspects
- ✓ Explore Terrorism
- ✓ Explore Terrorism, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects of Terrorism
- ✓ Explore Islamic fundamentalism
- ✓ Explore Islam
- ✓ Explore Terrorism and globalization
