Islam and politics in the contemporary world

"The dreadful events of 11 September have brought Islam to the forefront of world politics. This book provides an introduction to Islamic politics for those coming to the subject for the first time. This account provides a detailed insight into the many dimensions of Muslim political life; from...

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Main Author: Milton-Edwards, Beverley
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford polity 2004
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Table of Contents:
  • Islam and politics defined
  • Islam and the state
  • The politics of protest
  • The democracy debate : intractable paths?
  • Bringing down the barricade : the gender debate
  • Gun barrel politics : Islam and political violence
  • The making of mutual antagonism : Islam and the West
  • Conclusion : Islam and politics, a twenty-first-century challenge.