Theory of Fundamentalism: An Inquiry Into the Origin and Development of theMovement

摘要

This author analyzes the origins of various radical Middle Eastern organizations,loosely connected under the rubric of Islamic fundamentalism. He stresses the importance of obtaining accurate information about the nature of the movement in order to devise policy to deal with it. The author concludes that, whereas the groups differ among themselves, they all have one thing in common--pervading belief that the last generation of leaders has failed and that success lies in returning to traditional ways.