Discover a comprehensive guide to Islamism with Antoine Sfeir’s “The Columbia World Dictionary of Islamism.” This essential resource, translated from French, offers over two thousand entries detailing the history, key figures, organizations, and events of this influential ideology. Explore its roots across Africa, Afghanistan, the US, and more, profiling figures from Louis Farrakhan to Hassan Al-Banna, and movements like the Taliban and Hezbollah. Sfeir delves into the complexities of antimodern Islam, its societal impact, and critical questions about its relationship with Western societies and terrorism. An indispensable reference for understanding contemporary global affairs and the intricate world of Islamism.