Politics of Modern Muslim Subjectivities - Islam, Youth, and Social Activism in the Middle East (Paperback)

This book provokes a debate between social theory and Islamic studies. Drawing on theories of successive modernities, sociology of religion, and poststructuralist approaches to modern subjectivity formation, it introduces a novel analytical framework to the study of Middle Eastern societies. The authors explore ways in which Muslims have constructed meaningful modern selfhoods, providing their reader with unique insights into the ongoing social transformation of the Middle East. Making Islamic charities and youth organizations their primary site of investigation, they combine studies on Islamic reform with case studies on social activism in Egypt and Jordan. In criticizing theses about the alleged uniqueness of Western modernity, the book challenges exclusivist assumptions about both Western modernity and contemporary Islamic ways of life. In this way, it makes original contributions to conceptual discussions on modernity and our knowledge of modern Muslim societies.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Modern Muslim World
Release date:	2014
First published:	2014
Authors:	Djung • M. Petersen • S. Sparre
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	213
ISBN-13:	978-1-137-38063-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Globalization Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Islam Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Islam
LSN:	1-137-38063-2
Barcode:	9781137380630

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