Caliphates and Islamic Global Politics Contributor(s): Poirson, Timothy (Editor), Oprisko, Robert L. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1910814105 ISBN-13: 9781910814109 Publisher: E-International Relations OUR PRICE: $9.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Islam - General - Religion | Religion, Politics & State - Social Science | Islamic Studies |
Series: E-IR Edited Collections |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6" W x 9" (0.31 lbs) 96 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The events of the Arab Spring saw renewed hope for Arab Civil Society. However, the fall of authoritarian regimes did not always seem to benefit Civil Society - whilst Political Islamic movements often took advantage. In Syria, Iraq, and beyond, groups like the Islamic State (also known as ISIS or ISIL) are declaring Caliphates in the territories they seize in an attempt to fulfil the Political Islam ideal of a 'global Islamic Caliphate' encompassing the Muslim world. This collection of articles aims to address common questions about Political Islam, as well as to provide an assessment of the Islamic State and challenge common understandings on the issue of Islam and democracy. Contributors |
Contributor Bio(s): Poirson, Timothy: - Timothy Poirson is a PhD candidate at the School of International Relations/ Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence at the University of Saint Andrews. His PhD thesis and the bulk of his work revolves around post-Arab Spring Libya.Oprisko, Robert L.: - Robert L. Oprisko is a research fellow at Indiana University's Center for the Study of Global Change, as well as Editor-at-large of E-International Relations and a Director of the website's Editorial Board. His research focuses on contemporary political philosophy, international relations theory, and critical university studies. His books include Honor: A Phenomenology (Routledge, 2012) and Michael A. Weinstein: Action, Contemplation, Vitalism (Routledge, 2014). |