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10:00Roots of Islamic Radicalism

A panel talks about Islam, the Koran, and a man named Sayyid Qutb, an Egyptian Muslim philosopher whose work has been studied as an important influence on Islamic terrorists today.

Guests

Paul Berman, author of "Terror and Liberalism" (W.W. Norton) and of "The Philosopher of Islamic Terror" in "The New York Times Magazine", March 23, 2003

John Esposito, director of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and author of "Unholy War: Terror in the Name of Islam" (Oxford)

11:00Queen Noor: "Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life" (Miramax)

As the American-born wife of the late King Hussein of Jordan, Queen Noor has a unique perspective on events in the Middle East. In a new book, she shares memories of her 21-year marriage and her perspective on Hussein's legacy.

Guests

Queen Noor, author and wife of the late King Hussein of Jordan

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