How can people of diverse religious; ethnic; and linguistic allegiances and identities live together without committing violence; inflicting suffering; or oppressing each other? In this volume; contributors explore the limits of toleration and suggest we think beyond them to mutual respect. Salman Rushdie reflects on the once tolerant Sufi-Hindu culture of Kashmir. Ira Katznelson follows with an intellectual history of toleration as a layered institution in the West. Charles Taylor advances a new approach to secularism in our multicultural world; and Akeel Bilgrami responds by offering context and caution to that approach. Nadia Urbinati explores why Cicero's humanist ideal of Concord was not used in response to religious discord. The volume concludes with a refutation of the claim that toleration was invented in the West. Rajeev Bhargava writes on Asoka's India; and Karen Barkey explores toleration within the Ottoman and Habsburg Empires. Sudipta Kaviraj examines accommodations and conflicts in India; and Alfred Stepan highlights contributions to toleration and multiple democratic secularisms in such Muslim-majority countries as Indonesia and Senegal.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. OutstandingBy Frank BirminghamThis book brings much-needed balance to a topic over which the debate has been hysterical. Unlike many authors who have whitewashed them in the past; ignoring some important evidence; Vidino does not shy away from pointing out with meticulous evidence some highly disturbing issues surrounding Muslim Brotherhood-related networks in the West. Yet; at the same time; his work his light-years away from that of those; particularly in neo-conservative circles; who see ghosts and conspiracies behind every corner. I was particularly impressed by the sources; both in terms on personal interviews and the digging of really obscure documents. Balanced; very well written and with great footnotes. Bruce Hoffman is right: "likely to become the standard text on this subject".3 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Review of The New Muslim Brotherhood in the WestBy Blake ParkerI liked Lorenzo Vidino's 'The New Muslim Brotherhood in the West' so much I asked if he'd autograph it for me and that's something I've only done with two other authors in my life. This publication comes from a true highly qualified authority and puts everything in place in its proper order. I'm not aware of another comprehensive publication like this at this time and suggest it is the authoritative summary of the evolution and history of the Muslim Brotherhood and its expansion throughout Europe; Asia; and into the West.The topic of Islam is misunderstood by many people and I believe it is important for us to be more 'Religious Literate' before we misjudge. In order to do that we need to first become better informed overall and this is one of the pertinent topics. Lorenzo's book provides a comprehensive overview of the New Muslim Brotherhood in an enlightening way. I give this publication my highest recommendation.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A must readBy CustomerWell written and researched. It is what we can expect if we don't stay on top of things going on around us. We have a way of life in the United States and if we don't want it changed we need to stay up to date on these events and plans.
