In this book the author pursues some of the ideas first set forth in his controversial Introduction to the Other History (1984, in Arabic) in a ground-breaking study of the ways in which the relations between Arabs and non-Arabs developed during the first centuries of Islam. Ara…
Arab countries; intellectual life; Islam; 20th century.
The much-awaited book about Abdallah Azzam, one of the jihadi movement's most important figures. It explains why jihadism went international in the 1980s, paving the way for the events of 9/11. Azzam's extraordinary life story makes for compelling reading and should appeal to re…
This practical, patient-centred guide assists medical professionals in delivering better clinical care to Arab patients. Important issues covered include patient education, compliance, 'doctor shopping', and psychiatric and mental health services.