Rachid Ghannouchi - A Democrat within Islamism (Paperback, 2nd ed)

Azzam Tamimi introduces the thought of Sheikh Rachid Ghannouchi, the renowned Islamist political activist who heads Tunisia's most important Islamist political party, Ennahda, previously banned by the authoritarian regime of Zine Abidine Ben Ali, and now the main party in the tripartite government in Tunisia. Ghannouchi, who lived in exile for many years as he was hunted by the Tunisian regime, is also the leader of a school in modern Islamic political thought that advocates democracy and pluralism. While insisting on the compatibility of democracy with Islam, he believes that because of their secular foundations, contemporary forms of liberal democracy may not suit Muslim societies. Ghannouchi insists, however, that Islam is compatible with Western thought in matters concerning the system of government, human rights, and civil liberties. Tamimi does an excellent job in unpacking Ghannouchi the person, the political activist, and the scholar. His treatment of Ghannouchi’s ideology is unique and highlights why Ghannouchi is probably the deepest and most important Islamist intellectual of our time.

General

Imprint:	Afro-Middle East Centre (AMEC)
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	July 2013
Authors:	Azzam S. Tamimi
Dimensions:	223 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	362
Edition:	2nd ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-620-55615-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Political leaders & leadership Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > General Promotions
LSN:	0-620-55615-3
Barcode:	9780620556156

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