From Terrorism to World Peace - Softcover
What about terrorism is so appealing that people all over the world are willing to employ indiscriminate killing to further their beliefs? What is the connection between organized religion and terrorism? What can be done about it? Dr. Meister examines the issue---and its roots---and provides answers to the hard questions.
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Charles W. Meister, Ph.D. (University of Chicago, 1948) is a man of immense talent and unquestioned scholarship. His accomplishments include extensive work at universities (including Professor of English, dean and President); battlefield hero in World War II; U.S. representative for education and religious affairs in post-war Germany; Chekhov expert; author of numerous books (including Religion: Bane or Blessing?) and journal articles; and much, much more. His other books include: Chekhov Criticism; The Founding Fathers; and Year of the Lord among others. He has been listed in Who's Who in America since 1954.
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Dr. Meister is a scholar whose work is immensely entertaining and readable for both scholars and the general public. -- Carroll Cox, editor of The Mogollon Advisor
Dr. Meister is a scholar, mentor, friend of students and faculty, and the founder of the NAU Honors Program. -- Charles W. Barnes, Ph.D., Northern Arizona University
Dr. Meister's style is clear and consistent, making often complex material accessible to a wide audience. --Bill Appel, Edit Ink
Dr. Meister is a scholar, mentor, friend of students and faculty, and the founder of the NAU Honors Program. -- Charles W. Barnes, Ph.D., Northern Arizona University
Dr. Meister's style is clear and consistent, making often complex material accessible to a wide audience. --Bill Appel, Edit Ink
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- PublisherNew Falcon Publications
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1561841684
- ISBN 13 9781561841684
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages352
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