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Reflections on the revolution in Europe, immigration, Islam, and the West, Christopher Caldwell

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Reflections on the revolution in Europe, immigration, Islam, and the West, Christopher Caldwell
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [353]-407) and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Reflections on the revolution in Europe
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
232980242
Responsibility statement
Christopher Caldwell
Sub title
immigration, Islam, and the West
Summary
Europe has undergone a demographic revolution it never expected. A half century of mass immigration has failed to produce anything resembling a melting pot. By overestimating its need for immigrant labor and underestimating the culture-shaping potential of religion, Europe has trapped itself in a problem to which it has no obvious solution. Journalist Christopher Caldwell reveals a paradox: since World War II, mass immigration has been made possible by Europe's enforcement of secularism, tolerance, and equality. But when immigrants arrive, they are not required to adopt those values--and they are disinclined to. Muslims dominate or nearly dominate important European cities. As increasingly assertive immigrant populations shape the continent, Caldwell writes, the foundations of European culture and civilization are being challenged--and replaced.--From publisher description
Table Of Contents
Immigration. Rivers of blood ; The immigrant economy ; Who is immigration for? ; Fear masquerading as tolerance -- Islam. Ethic colonies ; An adversary culture ; Europe's crisis of faith ; Rules for sex -- The West. Tolerance and impunity ; Resistance and jihad ; Liberalism and diversity ; Survival and culture
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