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While the rest of the world is predicting doom-day scenario about the recent terrorist activities, Dr. Susmit Kumar presents a refreshing take on the issue in his book "Modernization of Islam". The primary message of the book is that the current upheaval in Middle East will eventually lead to Modernization of Islam, much like the the World War II did for Europe. The book covers an array of topics like World War I and II, Middle east, US Economy, etc., and then very skillfully connects the dots to give a perspective on the whole matter. Some of the book's prediction about US economy are already coming true. For each chapter, the book starts with basics (which makes it easy for people who may have little background about the issue) and then delves into the intricate details of the issues. It is not surprising that the book has over 600 references! The book has a very engaging storytelling style which makes the book un-put-down-able. You will feel like reading this over and over again. You can just pick the book at any point and be totally immersed. After reading the book, you will feel like an expert on current affairs and will find yourself educating others around you!

Nothing in mankind is beautiful without a lot of effort - democracy and freedom in the Islamic world is no different. "The Modernization of Islam and the Creation of a Multipolar World Order" is a look the gradually changing world with a focus on the middle east and the Muslim world. Comparing the modern conflicts of today to how World Wars I and II began to purge Europe of its absolute monarchies, "The Modernization of Islam" is a thoughtful study of global transformation, offering an optimistic viewpoint of the region for a change. Highly recommended for community library religious and political collections.

Dr. Susmit Kumar gives us new hope that whatever is happening in the world today will have a beneficial outcome. Modernization of Islam carries the art of sharing with the reader a vein of optimisms by linking together an impressive mass of documented information (with 640 references/notes) regarding recent and past history concerning religion, politics and economy as well. Some information may be disturbing at the first glance as not all the truth indeed is revealed at the time of the historical facts. Millions of people may be benefited by expanding the vision of society beyond the apparent clashes of civilizations. This book definitely helps to prepare the mind of the reader for the unavoidable changes that history artfully jot on the global canvas towards a new world order.

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Dr. Kumar presents a fresh analysis of current events in "The Modernization of Islam". As the U.S. economy continues to weaken, so too will U.S. support weaken for its client states in the Islamic World, enabling fundamentalist groups to vie for power in the short term. However, the long term vision for the future is hopeful and benevolent, with a true democracy taking hold where local people control their local resources and economy. A must read for those interested in the upheavals we are witnessing today.

What will be the final outcome in Iraq? Is it possible to spread democracy throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa? How bad is America's economy? Could the Euro or gold surpass the dollar? These are just some of the questions debated in barbershops, at kitchen tables and on talk radio shows around the nation and world.

Dr. Susmit Kumar offers answers to those questions and provides solutions in his new book, "The Modernization of Islam" "There is not much America can do to stop the rise of Islamic Militancy in Iraq. Unfortunately, the extremists rising to power is a necessary step in the birthing process of democracy," reveals the previous member of the prestigious India Administrative Service, which influences and implements government policy

The Founding President of the Prout Institute of United States draws parallels between early 20th century Europe and present day Islamic society, "Had Europe not endured the labor pains of World Wars I and II, it might still be ruled by Monarchs." Dr. Kumar further explains after Islamic nations succumb to the grips of extremists, the people will eventually rise up against fundamentalism.

"It is at that point the majority of Islamic nations will become secular and democratic, like Turkey," he continues. Once Turkey gained it's independence in 1923, nationalists introduced several radical political, cultural and social reforms including closing the Islamic courts.

Dr. Kumar points out that it has remained free ever since shedding its fundamentalists' rule, "Despite being 99 percent Muslim, Turkey has been a fairly successful example of a secular democratic state for over 80 years." He adds that before a democratic rebirth can occur in Iraq or any other Islamic nation, the labor pains have to take place.

The war in Iraq has become the nation's most debated issue because of all that has been committed and allocated to fighting it. "But we have to leave," Dr. Kumar powerfully contends. "We cannot do anything more there and it is costing us our people, money and resources."

According to Dr. Kumar, the more than $2 billion spent per week by the U.S in Iraq should be spent on Americans or not at all bearing in mind the growing trade deficit ($700 billion per year) and budget deficits. In last 7 years, America's debt has increased from $5 trillion to $9 trillion, and, he adds, "The latest bestseller by a Nobel Prize winner in Economics predicts the total price tag of the war may surpass $3 trillion considering the indirect costs of veteran care."
These factors worry Dr. Kumar, "Taking advantage of our dollar being global currency, Fed just prints dollars whenever it feels necessary. Because of our huge debt, OPEC is considering a switch in oil pricing from the dollar to the Euro. If the Euro makes further gains and takes over has the global currency, a potential doomsday scenario could play out for the U.S. economy affecting America's military might." If America eventually faces this situation, it would be constrained financially and militarily leaving Middle Eastern and North African allies even more vulnerable.

Dr. Kumar offers an economic solution to that would help not only America, but also those countries struggling so badly financially that their people fall prey to the beliefs of Islamic Extremists. He advocates an economic system that increases the purchasing power of individuals, not the gross national product, "Developing the home-grown strengths of various societies and their peoples will allow them to participate on a more equal basis in the world to come."

He concludes by disclosing, "Democracies are built on equality and extremists fear it. That's why eventually equality will be the foundation of the modern Islam."

This book documents the sexual perversion, physical abuse, and gratuitous cruelty inflicted on defenseless boys as young as seven years old by Irish Christian Brothers in the Mount Cashel orphanage for homeless boys in St. John's, Newfoundland during the 1970s-80s. It is also the story of a massive cover-up perpetrated over a period of some fifteen years which involved high ranking justice department officials as well as the chief of police.

It is a tragic story, which doesn't have quite the ending which I would have liked. Why, for example, were no public officials ever punished or, at least, dishonored for their corruption? And, where was the well deserved lynch mob which might have at least frightened the perverts and abusers when their long delayed time for justice finally arrived? And, why didn't the punishment for the `brothers,' once convicted, fit their crimes as did that of the priest in Louisiana who was sentenced to twenty years at hard labor without the possibility of parole? And why, for God's sake, did they only investigate what happened in 1975 and, even then, only allow the testimony of the eight boys questioned in that year? Surely, there were lots of other boys being sexually abused and tormented long before and long after that year. And, just as surely, there were other `Christian brothers,' yet unnamed, who also deserve punishment. And, finally, why didn't they reinstate the well intentioned cop who got drunk and tried to break the story ten years earlier?

This is a hard read, partly because of its subject matter but mostly because it is so meticulously documented. This, at times, makes for tedious reading. But, if you want to learn just how deviant and cruel even a respected man can be, and just how devious and corrupt public officials can become, then this is the book for you. But don't expect to see the justice you might have hoped for, for in this case justice was denied - at least denied the children.

The author did a lot of work in writing this book. His research was accurate but his findings were often off the mark because he just didn't understand some of the nuances. He painstakingly went over all the data, included accurate quotes, and came to mostly accurate conclusions. Unfortunately, some of his conclusions missed the mark. A good effort. He should be congratulated for his effort if not for his conclusions.

i lived through a similar orphanage childhood in artane school dublin city ireland,1949-58.owned ,run by the same religious order,the irish christian brothers.cruel wicked evil beyond my own ability to put into english language.i wish mr harris would make a docu-drama narrative about artane industrial school thank god for courageous journalists and publishers.

Having grown up in newfoundland and being present there while the Mount Cashel scandal came to light and underwent inquiry, I can assure the other reviewers that this book is indeed truthful. The circumstances the book describes are so incredibly shocking that I can readily understand why readers would have skepticism regarding its basis in reality. That just makes the story so much more worth reading.

As an author myself, I highly recommend that you purchase this book. "Worlds in Collision" is an enlightening resource, towards the realization of European Cultural will towards domination, etc. I got my copy.
Author. "Knowledge For Tomorrow" Quinton D. Crawford

1. Edmund Burke said, "No passion so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of acting and reasoning as fear"
2. The terrorist had beliefs that gave their lives meaning though what those beliefs were remain contested, theoretically, psychologically, and politically.
3. Some security measures should be taken, for many terrorist are beyond both appeasement and deterrence, but if terrorism is simply matched by escalating violence, then fear will be sovereign in world affairs, and the terrorist will have won some sort of victory.
4. In traditional war, victory is assured by the occupying of ground; in a global war against terrorism not only has territory to be occupied in some sense globally, but also hearts and minds have to be won over.
5. Terror networks need more than weapons: they also need bases, and this is why the US used force against the Taliban government that maintained a close alliance with al-Qaeda.
6. The Caspian sea has become a new vision of a new Saudi Arabia.
7. 9/11 and the global war on terror has not fundamentally altered the dynamic interplay and territoriality and transnationalism.
8. The worlds of force and law collide in ways that are comparable to terror and dialogue. One difference is that the terrorist are always unlawful and there are times when force may be used to disarm and defeat the terrorist. The great danger is that fighting terrorism might provoke ruthless behaviors that represent some sort of victory for the terrorist. The prevent a slide into unlawful violence, a number of condition must be met: 1. all pacific forms must be address to find resolution 2. there must be no doubt about the justice of the cause 3. those responsible for the conduct of the war must act within the restraints established by the laws of war.
9. Terrorism is a method of political action that uses violence against civilians and civilian infrastructure in order to influence behaviour, to inflict punishment or to exact revenge. The goal is to make the target group afraid of tomorrow and each other. Terrorism is an act, not an ideology.
10. One of the tragic paradoxes of the twentieth century is that those states which have most closely self-identified with the path of enlightenment have committed acts of barbarism that no modern terrorist group has yet been able to match.
11. Poverty is the state that causes terrorist to act. In and ideal polity, political action is based on dialogue, one which participants rationally seek to persuade other of the universal validity of their moral beliefs.
12. Terrorism is an abberation without long term disruption.

The horrors of September 11th 2001 have resulted in terrorism and political violence as an area of study becoming increasingly topical. In terms of publishing output this has been a mixed blessing. The area has become "fashionable" but quantity has not always been matched by quality. The past year has, quite frankly, seen a lot of rubbish published - from both ends of the political spectrum.

This book goes some way towards redressing the balance. It is essentially a series of essays by various academics on various aspects of the "War on Terrorism". There is something for everyone here. You will almost certainly find something you agree with, but equally you will doubtless find something that will infuriate you! The book purposely draws on academics with unashamedly differing world views (many of whom are EXTREMELY distinguished - a real A list bunch). A chapter by the Marxists' favourite Noam Chomsky shares space with a chapter by the British uber-realist Colin Gray and another by that master of fair and balanced analysis, Lawrence Freedman (why has John Keegan got a knighthood when Freedman hasn't?). Kenneth Waltz and Robert O'Keohane both feature, as do half the International Politics department of Aberystwith University. You really would be hard pressed to find work by so many quality people in one place elsewhere.

There's somebody for everybody here - corny but true. These are the people who have been setting the standards for the debate - not the left wing editorials of the European press and the right wing columnists in the American print media that both sides seem to get so worked up about these days.

If you're interested in the debate on the "War on Terror" post September 11th, this book deserves to be on your shelves.

Robert Cox is one of the most interesting contemporary writers in International Relations. His books always bring a brand new and fresh analysis. This collection of articals represents his great academic carrer and certainly points new directions to the study of the discipline. This book is highly recommended to all students of IR theory.

Robert Cox has done a brillant job of taking Political Economy to the next level in this collection of essays. Cox and Sinclair have culled together many of Cox's essays previously published in unaccessible journals. Each essay is prefixed by short bio stetch which very much sets the mood for what follows. Cox's uniqueness lies his open approach to the discipline. Whereas other political theorists have concentrated on the International Political Economy. Cox focuses upon the Global and the forces which go into the making of forms of production, state and world order. Any student interested in the dynamic historical interplay of these structures is well advised to pick up a copy of this book. Although, Cox is a Historical Materialist, he is a Gramscian thus allowing for a greater theoretical openness then some operating in the same paradigm. The essays are meaty and sometimes require reading and re-reading to get into the rthymn. Many are leading to or leading from his seminal book: Power, Production and World Order. Sadly, Cox does not write more.

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A well-written, well-edited textbook crafted for introductory students to comparative politics, etc. I highly recommend it.

A great collection exploring international relations and the development of the modern world! The various chapters of the book are divided by authors whom are all reputable scholars - provides great insight as to the various viewpoints on the developing world and juxtaposes the different theories of important authors. All in all, a must-read for international relations majors.

One of the best collections in international relations in recent years. The book covers a lot of theoretical and empirical ground and opens up new ideas for debate. A must read for students and practitioners of international relations.

Regardless of your political leanings, your disillusion or good faith in our present administration and elected representatives, THE NEW DEAL:An Election 2008 Primer should be a must read for all US citizens sixteen years and older. Whereas the paperback may lack the gloss and slickness of a high powered celebrity publisher, this election primer offers substance, integrity, vision and a practical understanding of seemingly untenable and unsolvable problems. Instead of a hopeful utopia, which is no more realistic today than it was when Thomas More wrote his gently satirical work, The New Deal demonstrates how capitalism can work for democracy, where all citizens can not only participate in the promise of economic and social wellbeing, but also become better US citizens; it offers fresh and invigorating solutions to problems that candidates on both sides of the divide describe in only very general and in my opinion far from satisfying terms: from healthcare to immigration to foreign policy.

By contrast to many a political tract, advertisement and soundbite, The New Deal never resorts to vitriol, and epithets as a means to rebut another's point of view. The author, Orion Karl Daley, prefers to stick with the issues and the solutions, rather than ad hominem arguments and platitudes. In The New Deal, although you may come across some typos, you won't have to sift through the verbiage to find what you are really looking for: specific and supporting evidence for each and every option the author defines. There is also plenty of common sense to be found on every page.

As to the author himself, there's an autobiography which traces his rather extensive experience,and his reasons for developing The New Deal.

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Walter Dorn has assembled an insightful and provocative set of essays that offers a convincing portrait of current problems of world order (and disorder). The volume presents a balance sheet of the political, institutional, cultural and spiritual capacities needed to address those problems. For readers in search of a striking combination of social science and spiritual vision, this is it. - Michael Doyle, Director, Center of International Studies, Princeton University, author of Ways of War and Peace

"World Order for a New Millennium" is a rare effort to link the practical concerns of global governance with spiritual insights from many of the world's major religions. The editor, Walter Dorn, brings to bear his considerable experience as a technical and political consultant to the United Nations to identify key problems facing the international system at the dawn of a new millennium. The contributors to this volume argue that formal or legal mechanisms for maintaining peace are inadequate to the task, unless they are informed by cultural and spiritual values that accord a high priority to justice as well as stability. This is an important argument that introduces a welcome moral dimension into debates about the future of global order. - Matthew Evangelista, Professor of Government, Cornell University

Two Tiers or Two Speeds? is a useful collection of ten essays edited by James Sperling, professor of political science at the University of Akron, Ohio. Like Building a Bigger Europe by Smith and Timmins (2000), this book also fills a significant gap in the scholarly literature on the dual enlargement processes of the EU and NATO. They agree with Smith and Timmins that both EU and NATO enlargement are necessary to build a viable European security community. While both the EU and NATO have their origins in the cold war, the disappearance of the Soviet threat in the 1990s in no way undermined the cohesion and purpose of these institutions, as John Mearsheimer and other political scientists predicted a decade ago, Sperling notes. He emphasizes that the original purpose of the EU and NATO was to contain Germany and Russia. Even in the late 1990s, according to the author: 1) Russia still had the ability to disrupt the European order both economically and militarily: 2) the absence of ideological enmity between Russia and the United States did not alter the balance of nuclear power substantially, nor did it reduce German power in Central Europe. Therefore, "if nothing else the EU and NATO will retain the residual function of containment into the third millennium" (p. 4).
Like Smith and Timmins, Sperling stresses that the EU is an economic and political entity, whereas NATO is a military machine. He somewhat dourly concludes that "EU enlargement will remain a tortuous process with an uncertain outcome owing to an array of institutional, financial, and political liabilities of the accession states and constraints within the EU (p. x)." In contrast, NATO enlargement has been "a relatively swift and painless process because there have been no compelling reasons not to proceed" (page x). In this way, Sperling takes a more optimistic view than Smith and Timmins of the expansion of NATO and its post-Cold War military achievements.
The book is evenly divided---four essays on NATO and four on the EU. The contributors include: Erik Jones (University of Nottingham), Thomas-Durrell Young (Naval Postgraduate School), Emil J. Kirchner (University of Essex), Gale A. Mattox (U.S. Naval Academy), Daniel Whiteneck (Towson University), Michael Huelshoff (University of New Orleans), Clay Clemens (College of William and Mary), and others.
---Reviewed by Dr. Johanna Granville, Stanford University