One of the world's foremost artists on Islam and Islamism, Kepel returned to the Media East even as Other York was still struggling with the shock. . .  and dust. This book is a dispatch from record's most contentious region during a period of dividing news. While sensing the omens of a other go to war, Kepel's account reveals that the solidities are disturbing than commonly understood. Bin Laden is popular and religious fervour is on the rise, but many populations have also found the path to moderation without blunting their critical instincts. Throughout, Kepel asks the critical mistrust: why is there so much resentment towards, but fascination for, the west?   Pageant.