Fundamentalism: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)

Malise Ruthven tackles the polemic and stereotypes surrounding this complex phenomenon - one that eludes sim today, a conclusion impossible to ignore since the events in New York on September 11 2001. But what does 'fundamentalism' really mean? Since it was coined by American Protestant evangelicals in the 1920s, the use of the term 'fundamentalist' has expanded to include a diverse range of radical conservatives and ideological purists, not all religious. Fundamentalism could now mean both militant Israeli settlers as well as the Islamist radicals who oppose them, it can mean Christians, Hindus, animal liberationists, and even Buddhist nationalists. Ruthven investigates fundamentalism's historical, social, religious, political, and ideological roots, and tackles the polemic and stereotypes surrounding this complex phenomenon - one that eludes simple definition, yet urgently needs to be understood. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Very Short Introductions
Release date:	2007
First published:	May 2007
Authors:	Malise Ruthven
Dimensions:	174 x 111 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	154
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-921270-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Comparative politics Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General
LSN:	0-19-921270-8
Barcode:	9780199212705

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