Discuss and evaluate the Huntington theme that we are in a time period of clashes of civilizations?

Discuss and evaluate the Huntington theme that we are in a time period of clashes of civilizations?

Critics maintain that the Huntington view of clashing civilizations is inaccurate and leads to a greater chance of hostility and conflict with especially China and the Islamic world. Discuss.

Name of the book: Samuel P. Huntington, The clash of Civilizations. Simon and Schuster, 2011. ISBN 978-0-1451628975. (updated) (Paperback)