Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-159) and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
"The book uses three case studies to analyze the political dimension of Islam: cooperation between the European Union and non-Union Mediterranean countries (including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, the Palestinian Authority, Syria, Turkey, Cyprus and Malta); the Muslim Brotherhood of Egypt; and discussion groups on the internet. These case studies represent both traditional forms of political Islam and also totally new practices of Muslim politics and community. The author examines political identity. Identity is important in studying political Islam, as the political dimension of Islam is often connected with identity and the formation and existence of a community. The role of language is also discussed, as politicization and the study of identity are by their nature attached to it. The conclusion is that the combination of Islam and politics is a multidimensional and heterogeneous thing. The monolithic view of Islam is deconstructed and in its place the author paints a picture of an extremely multifaceted process."--Jacket.
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address
MIL
Stock Number
215168
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Political Islam in the global world.
International Standard Book Number
0863723209
CORPORATE BODY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Jamʻīyat al-Ikhwān al-Muslimīn (Égypte)
Muslimbruderschaft
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Islam and politics, Case studies.
Internet-- Aspect politique-- Pays musulmans.
Islam et politique, Cas, Études de.
International relations.
Internationale Politik
Islam
Islam and politics.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Political Ideologies-- General.
Politik
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
European Union countries, Relations, Islamic countries, Case studies.
Islamic countries, Relations, European Union countries, Case studies.
Pays de l'Union européenne, Relations, Pays musulmans.
Pays musulmans, Relations, Pays de l'Union européenne.