1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910780796703321

Autore

Esposito John L

Titolo

The future of Islam [[electronic resource] /] / John L. Esposito

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY, : Oxford University Press, 2010

ISBN

0-19-974596-X

1-282-38807-X

9786612388071

0-19-974229-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (249 p.)

Disciplina

297.09/051

297.09051

Soggetti

Islam - 21st century

Islam - Relations

Islamic countries Relations United States

United States Relations Islamic countries

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1 The Many Faces of Islam and Muslims; Chapter 2 God in Politics; Chapter 3 Where Are the Muslim Reformers?; Chapter 4 America and the Muslim World: Building a New Way Forward; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

John L. Esposito is one of America's leading authorities on Islam. Now, in this brilliant portrait of Islam today--and tomorrow--he draws on a lifetime of thought and research to sweep away the negative stereotypes and provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest growing religion in the world. Here Esposito explores the major questions and issues that face Islam in the 21st century and that will deeply affect global politics. Are Islam and the West locked in a deadly clash of civilizations? Is Islam compatible with democracy and human rights? Will religious fundam



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911020040803321

Autore

Myer Rick

Titolo

This is NOT a fire drill : crisis intervention and prevention on college campuses / / Rick A. Myer, Richard K. James, Patrice Moulton

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, c2011

ISBN

9786612913747

9780470926796

0470926791

9781282913745

1282913743

9781118269909

111826990X

9780470926772

0470926775

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (382 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

JamesRichard K. <1942->

MoultonPatrice <1961->

Disciplina

378.1/9713

Soggetti

Universities and colleges - United States - Administration

Crisis management - United States

Crisis intervention (Mental health services) - United States

Traumatic shock

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

This Is NOT a Fire Drill; Contents; Acknowledgments; 1 ? . . . Or a Tornado or Earthquake Drill; 2 ? Boilerplate: Th e Basics of Crisis Intervention; 3 ? Herding Cats: Organizing a Crisis Response; 4 ? Duller Than Dirt . . . More Valuable Than Gold: Policies and Procedures; 5 ? The Best of Times and the Worst of Times: The Tale of Two Laws; 6 ? Reality Check: Entry into the System; 7 ? What You See Is What You Get . . . or Maybe Not: Assessment of the System; 8 ? No Rest for the Weary: System Recovery After a Crisis; 9 ? Not Buying a Pig in a Poke; 10 ? Basic Training

11 ? One Day at a Time: Survivorship in the Aftermath12 ? Leadership



Checklist: Preparing Your Campus for Crisis; Author Index; Subject Index

Sommario/riassunto

"Recent tragedies on college and university campuses have highlighted the need for more comprehensive crisis management in higher education. Written by seasoned crisis intervention and prevention specialists, This is NOT a Fire Drill is a practical guide to creating an effective college campus crisis management program. From weapons on campus to hurricanes, the authors address various crises and provide helpful resources to ensure leaders can take appropriate action to protect students, the college, and the environment. University administrators, faculty, and staff are provided with thought-provoking case examples and activities for reflection and practice"--