| Islam Dot Com: Contemporary Islamic Discourses in Cyberspace 2009 Edition Contributor(s): El-Nawawy, M. (Author), Khamis, Sahar M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0230600352 ISBN-13: 9780230600355 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2009 Annotation: This book analyzes the discourses and deliberations in the discussion forums of three of the most visited Islamic websites. In doing so, it explores the potential impact of the Islamic public sphere, and the re-configuration of the 'virtual umma' (Islamic community) online, on the creation of multiple identities and resistances, which manifest themselves through various Islamic sites, producing varying degrees of consensus, divergence, and negotiation in multiple contexts and across different discourses. The book also investigates the extent to which these Islamic websites have provided a venue for Muslims to freely engage in vibrant deliberations and constructive discussions among themselves, as well as with 'Others', i.e., non-Muslims, about various political, economic, religious and social issues. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Islamic Studies - Computers | Internet - General - Social Science | Media Studies |
| Dewey: 025.062 |
| LCCN: 2008047885 |
| Series: Palgrave MacMillan Series in International Political Communication (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.5" W x 8.3" (0.90 lbs) 273 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book analyzes the discourses and deliberations in the discussion forums of three of the most visited Islamic websites and investigates the extent to which they have provided a venue for Muslims to freely engage in discussion among themselves and with non-Muslims about political, economic, religious and social issues. |