Islamism has emerged as one of the most significant political
ideologies of the 21st century. From the Islamic Revolution in Iran
to the grinding struggle of Hizballah in Lebanon and the
devastating 9/11 attacks by al-Qa'ida, Islam has become both a
critical discourse and a framework for active resistance, which
levels a potent challenge against the ideals of modern secularism
and the structures of Western hegemony.
This book offers a rigorous and balanced analysis of how and why
Islamism has risen to the fore as the dominant voice of Islamic
discourse and what accounts for the often vastly different
political agendas, tactical choices and strategic objectives of
individual Islamist groups. It shows how a common Islamist language
of resistance and defiance acquires distinctive meanings and
implications in different local contexts, as well as how these
local struggles connect to each other. Drawing on important
insights from social psychology, critical studies, and
post-colonial studies, the book pinpoints the underlying dynamic
that drives Islamist struggles in the world today, and shows how
diverse experiences of repression and humiliation - real or
perceived - are translated into an equally diverse collection of
struggles aimed at promoting an alternative social order of
independence and dignity framed by Islam.
"Islamism" will be essential reading for students and scholars
of Islamic Studies, as well as general readers with an interest in
the role and status of Islam in contemporary international
politics.
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