MILITANT RELIGION EXPERT SPEAKS TO HUSSEIN CAPTURE

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(PRWEB) December 16, 2003 --Author Laina Farhat-Holzman (STRANGE BIRDS FROM ZOROASTERS NEST and GODS LAW OR MANS LAW) is a recognized expert on militant religion. Currently working on a high-level white paper related to the war in Iraq, historian and lecturer Dr. Farhat-Holzman provides expert commentary on the Middle East and the capture of Saddam Hussein.

Dr. Farhat-Holzman has studied world religions for 22 years, including the Islamic Revolution in Iran and the growth of radicalized Islam around the world, and she presents a history of world religions and their impact on current events in the second edition of her book, Strange Birds From Zoroaster's Nest: An Overview of Revealed Religions.

"There is enormous public interest in religion -- particularly in learning about religions that are playing an important role in contemporary world conflicts," Farhat-Holzman says. "The reading public wants to know what is driving what appears to be World War IV."

Professor of world history and Islamic Civilization, Farhat-Holzman served as cross-cultural expert on projects involving US defense firms, US intelligence agencies, and the Iranian Air Force. A 22-year firsthand observer of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, she continuously charts the growth of radicalized Islam around the world. Her perspective on Islam and Islamists is a unique combination of domestic and professional experiences combined with her distinguished background as an academic historian.

Interviews with Laina Farhat-Holzman feature lively and thought-provoking discussions, including:
·   The clash of civilizations – World War IV?
·   Peace and war – are we more savage than ever before?
·   Is the world facing a new ‘Dark Age?
·   Globalization and enhanced worldwide communications – not always a good thing
·   Too many men, too much violence?
·   Do ancient events parallel todays terrorism?

Farhat-Holzman formerly taught World History and Islamic Civilization at Golden Gate University in San Francisco and was Executive Director of the San Francisco United Nations Association, speaking frequently for the Commonwealth Club and World Affairs Council.

For interviews and interest, please contact Marcia Schutte, Nonetheless Press publisher, at mschutte@nonethelesspress.com, phone toll-free 1-877-250-2665, cell phone 913-636-9625, or visit the web site at http://www.nonethelesspress.com.

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