| Why the West Fears Islam: An Exploration of Muslims in Liberal Democracies 2013 Edition Contributor(s): Cesari, J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1403969809 ISBN-13: 9781403969804 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2013 Annotation: This books seeks to bridge a gap in the existing literature that emphasizes Islamic fundamentalist movements but fails to capture a comprehensive view of all globalized forms of Islam. It will provide a typology and present little known manifestations of Islam, including Sufi orders, sects, and proselytizing movements. Cesari identifies two opposing strands of Islam, one defensive and conservative, the other constructive and cosmopolitan, and investigates their emergence, development, and effect upon international relations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Religion, Politics & State - Religion | Islam - General - Political Science | International Relations - General |
| Dewey: 297.091 |
| LCCN: 2012051025 |
| Series: Culture and Religion in International Relations |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 8.8" (1.30 lbs) 381 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jocelyne Cesari examines the idea that Islam might threaten the core values of the West through testimonies from Muslims in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the US. Her book is an unprecedented exploration of Muslim religious and political life based on several years of field work in Europe and in the United States. |
