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London Calling.
- Source :
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New Republic . 06/05/2000, Vol. 222 Issue 23, p15-16. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- Focuses on the rise in fundamentalist militancy in London. Claims of holy war by the Islamic fundamentalists against the state of Israel; Views that a wider Islamic movement has mushroomed in London; London has emerged as the hub of Islamic groups; Views that some the groups may be political or media organizations and other involved in activities of holy war around the world; Reasons for the choice of London as the center; Views that Great Britain has a tradition of offering asylum to political refugees; Existence of sizeable Muslim communities in London; Views that Great Britain has an accommodating welfare system; Reference to Abu Hamza as the most mediagenic of the Islamists; Views that the tolerance for dissenters in Great Britain might be thinning because of the anti-social activities of militants.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00286583
- Volume :
- 222
- Issue :
- 23
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New Republic
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 3158302