Islamic Fundamentalism Since 1945 |
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Author:
| Milton-Edwards, Beverley |
Series title: | Making of the Contemporary World Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-280-09619-8 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2006 |
Publisher: | Routledge
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $220.00 |
Book Description:
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Beverley Milton-Edwards analyzes the roots and emergence of new Islamic movements and the main thinkers that inspired them. Providing a much-needed historical overview, the main facets of Islamic fundamentalism are put in a global context, with a thematic debate of issues such as:
- the effects of colonialism on Islam
- secularism and the Islamic reaction
- Islam and violence
- globalization and transnational Islamic movements
- Islam in the...
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Beverley Milton-Edwards analyzes the roots and emergence of new Islamic movements and the main thinkers that inspired them.
Providing a much-needed historical overview, the main facets of Islamic fundamentalism are put in a global context, with a thematic debate of issues such as:
- the effects of colonialism on Islam
- secularism and the Islamic reaction
- Islam and violence
- globalization and transnational Islamic movements
- Islam in the wake of 9/11.
For students and anyone interested in the history, effects and consequences of these Islamic movements, Islamic Fundamentalism since 1945is the book to buy.