Sects & Social Disorder: Muslim Identities & Conflict in Northern Nigeria Contributor(s): Mustapha, Abdul Raufu (Editor), Mustapha, Raufu (Editor), Mustapha, Abdul Raufu (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1847011594 ISBN-13: 9781847011596 Publisher: James Currey OUR PRICE: $35.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Religion, Politics & State - Religion | Islam - General - Political Science | Political Process - General |
Dewey: 297.8 |
Series: Western Africa |
Physical Information: 0.54" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.81 lbs) 256 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 'Mustapha's magisterial analysis of Muslim sectarian conflict in northern Nigeria remains the unrivaled original source, easily the canonical collection. Ideal for teaching yet required for scholars.' Paul M Lubeck, Acting Director, African Studies, Johns Hopkins University-SAIS 'Mustapha's volume is an important corrective in the discourse about Boko Haram specifically and Islamic violence - indeed, all religious violence - generally, and it should be read by anyone who claims the authority to pronounce on any of these matters.' - Jack David Eller, Anthropology Review Database 'Abdul Raufu Mustapha's edited volume Sects & Social Disorder is most welcome, considering the escalation of conflict in Northern Nigeria in recent years and the fact that a plethora of crises has triggered a tsunami of analysis of variegated quality . Overcoming many of the shortcomings of the current literature, it fills a major gap in research and analysis.' - Roman Loimeier, Institute for Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Göttingen, Africa Nigerian society has long been perceived as divided along religious lines, between Muslims and Christians, but alongside this there is an equally important polarization within the two faiths. Within the Muslim population differences in beliefs, rituals and sectarian allegiance have had profound consequences for public order. This book highlights the crucial issue of intra-Muslim pluralism and conflict in Nigeria. Abdul Raufu Mustapha is Associate Professor of African Politics, University of Oxford. |