附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-194) and index.
1. How America sees the world : historical perspectives -- 2. How the world sees America : the causes and consequences of anti-Americanism -- 3. The roots of terror : Islam, the Middle East, and the United States -- 4. The limits of governance : globalization, terrorism, and the transformation of international politics since 1989 -- 5. Responding to terror : George W. Bush and American foreign policy.
摘要:"This book seeks to understand the terrible attacks of September 11 within a broader historical, political and ideological context. Rather than drawing on simple "clash of civilizations" oppositions, the author argues that it is important to have an awareness of the complex historical processes that influence."--Jacket.