As the topic of political Islam gains increased visibility in
international politics and current affairs, it has become more
difficult to navigate the vast literature that is devoted to
explaining this phenomenon. This reader provides the student with
an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the study of
political Islam. Offering a clear route to the most influential
literature in the field, the diverse range of viewpoints presented
allows students to obtain a detailed, authoritative and critical
perspective on the most pressing questions of the post-9/11
era.
With detailed introductory chapters and clear presentation of
existing literature, thematically-arranged sections cover:
- modern understandings and explanations of Islamism
- the emergence and development of Islamist groups
- political responses to the phenomenon
- democracy and democratization
- multiculturalism
- political violence and terrorism
- globalization
- the future of political Islam.
This overview of political Islam will help students at all
levels to appreciate its many manifestations and dimensions. A
relevant text to introductory courses on history, international
affairs, government and sociology, this reader is an essential tool
for students of the Middle East, Muslim politics, religion in
politics and Islamism.
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