Islam, America and South Asia: Issues of Identities

The book is a serious attempt to present a true picture of Islam. It highlights basic tenets of Islam. The learned essays included in book provide a realistic analysis of their concepts as essay on democracy, Jihad, human rights reveal. About The Author: Dr. M. Saleem Kidwai, is a faculty member, centre for American studies, SIS, JNU, New Delhi. Contents: Preface Islam and Democracy Islamic Concept of JihadMyths and Reality Islam and Human Rights Islam and Terrorism Islam and Women Is There a Church in Islam? US and Islam US and Muslim World: Impressions of Visiting Specialist American Misperceptions of Islam AntiAmericanism in the Muslim World Islam and AmericaShared Values Muslims in America American Perceptions on Jihad: Myth and Reality USA and Terrorism Human Rights in US Domestic and Foreign Policies US India Relations US and Kashmir Issue US Role in IndoPak Relations FDR, Nehru and India's Freedom Struggle USRussian Relations US and Central Asia Changing U.S. Priorities in Central Asia USChina Axis...