Ziauddin Sardar is a prolific writer and an insightful cultural commentator. His book, "Why Do People Hate America?", has been a regular feature in bestseller lists in several countries. In the UK, he is known as a leading intellectual and his regular contributions to the "Observer", the "Independent" and the "New Statesman" have brought his writings to a wide audience. As a high-profile Muslim intellectual, he has also become an increasingly important voice in the media since the events of September 11th 2001.This is a collection of his writings that offers a comprehensive introduction to his thought. Starting with his analysis of his own position as a British Muslim and a writer, it goes on to explore issues of Islam and cultural change, education, identity, post-modernism and the future. Drawn from a broad range of his work in scholarly journals as well as from his many books on aspects of culture and society, it includes his most frequently cited papers and makes an ideal introduction to the immense scope of his work in cultural studies.