Jason Hartley Books

Admittedly, the Advanced Theory had unpretentious beginnings; Jason Hartley and Britt Bergman invented the concept in 1990 at a Columbia, South Carolina, Pizza Hut. From those fast-food ruminations, however, grew a great hypothesis, perhaps best expressed by Chuck Klosterman, who wrote the foreword for this book; "When a genius does something that appears idiotic, it does not necessarily mean he suddenly sucks. What it might mean is that he's doing something you cannot understand, because he has Advanced beyond you." With that insight, you can take the great leap forward into this provocative and (let's admit it) extremely entertaining paperback original. Editor's recommendation.

The book explores the dynamics of trust-building within Muslim communities, emphasizing the importance of community engagement amid counter-terrorism efforts. It delves into the challenges faced by these communities and the strategies they employ to foster understanding and cooperation, highlighting the role of dialogue and collaboration in overcoming mistrust and stigma. Through various case studies and examples, it provides a nuanced perspective on the intersection of faith, identity, and social cohesion in a complex socio-political landscape.