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Book Reviews of What Went Wrong?: The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in the Middle East

What Went Wrong?: The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in the Middle East
What Went Wrong The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in the Middle East
Author: Bernard Lewis
ISBN-13: 9780297829294
ISBN-10: 0297829297
Publication Date: 4/25/2002
Pages: 192
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Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Book Type: Hardcover
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reviewed What Went Wrong?: The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in the Middle East on
Helpful Score: 2
This book is a quick read; it examines the long history of relations between the Middle East and the West. It was written before 9/11, but that makes it all the more insightful. It describes some of the fundimental differences between Christain and Muslim outlooks regarding religion and society, and why they are so. Most people will learn a lot by reading this book.
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Helpful Score: 1
I kept waiting for him to answer the question - What Went Wrong? He makes some interesting points, but doesn't really reach a conclusion. Also, some maps of the areas he was talking about would have been useful.
Yerffej avatar reviewed What Went Wrong?: The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in the Middle East on + 6 more book reviews
Very informative read, laid out in great detail.
buzzby avatar reviewed What Went Wrong?: The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in the Middle East on + 6062 more book reviews
I kept waiting for the author to say something interesting.