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Contains eleven essays in which the authors examine issues surrounding Islamic fundamentalism and how it relates to the Western world.

Just before the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, an anti-American Muslim group gains power in Java, and Isaac, the twelve-year-old son of American missionary doctors, finds his world turned upside-down.

Examines the U.S. involvement with Islamic fundamentalists since the Eisenhower administration, and maintains that America's historic alliance with the Islamic right was largely to blame for Islamic terrorism in the 1990s.

Explains why it is important for the Western world to understand who the jihadists are and what their mission is, and to realize that not all jihadists use violence and terrorism as a way spread their message.

Presents fifteen essays that discuss the rise of Islamic fundamentalism, and discusses its roots, the Arab-Israeli conflict, Islamic terrorism, Islamic power in places such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Sudan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and much more.

Examines the history of the Islamic fundamentalist movement and discusses the 1979 Iranian Revolution and other extremist activities.

Contains twenty articles and excerpts that provide a variety of perspectives on Islam and the Western world, discussing Islam's view of the West, the West's view of Islam, confrontation, jihad, and Islam in Europe.

Twenty-three essays present opposing arguments on several topics related to Islam, including the status of women under the religion, whether its values conflict with those of the West, and whether it promotes terrorism and violence.

Contains twelve essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to Islamic fundamentalism, including jihad, institutionalized Christianity inciting the growth of Islamism, the United States' relation to Islamism, and other topics; and provides contact information for organizations and a bibliography.

Chronicles the life of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and describes how a poor student from a remote area of Southern Iran became the nation's leader in 1979, his Islamic philosophy, and other related topics.

A biography of Osama bin Laden that provides insight into his leadership skills, strategic abilities, and rhetorical skills, tracing his transformation from a peaceful Saudi dissident to a theologian, media manipulator, and paramilitary commander.

Chronicles terrorist activity throughout the world in the late twentieth- and early twenty-first centuries, particularly the 9/11 attacks and response to them, emphasizing the causes and solutions.

Explores the history, purpose, and growth of radical Islam in recent years and who is responsible.