Egypt after Mubarak liberalism, Islam, and democracy in the Arab world

"Egypt after Mubarak demonstrates that both secular and Islamist opponents of the regime are navigating a middle path that may result in a uniquely Islamic form of liberalism and, perhaps, democracy." "Essential reading on a subject of global importance, Egypt after Mubarak draws upon...

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Main Author: Rutherford, Bruce K. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Princeton Princeton University Press [2008]
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Summary:"Egypt after Mubarak demonstrates that both secular and Islamist opponents of the regime are navigating a middle path that may result in a uniquely Islamic form of liberalism and, perhaps, democracy." "Essential reading on a subject of global importance, Egypt after Mubarak draws upon in-depth interviews with Egyptian judges, lawyers, Islamic activists, politicians, and businesspeople. It also utilizes major court rulings, political documents of the Muslim Brotherhood, and the writings of Egypt's leading contemporary Islamic thinkers."--Jacket.
Physical Description:x, 292 pages 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780691158044