Islam and Democracy Fear of the Modern World with New Introduction
| Author/creator | Mernissi, Fatema Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | 2nd ed.,Revised |
| Publication Info | New York : Perseus Books Group |
| Description | 224 p. 23.600 x 015.300 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Twentieth Century Religious Thought, Volume 2: Islam |
| Subjects |
| Summary | Annotation Is Islam compatible with democracy? Must fundamentalism win out in the Middle East, or will democracy ever be possible? In this now-classic book, Islamic sociologist Fatima Mernissi explores the ways in which progressive Muslims--defenders of democracy, feminists, and others trying to resist fundamentalism--must use the same sacred texts as Muslims who use them for violent ends, to prove different views. Updated with a new introduction by the author written in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, Islam and Democracy serves as a guide to the players moving the pieces on the rather grim Muslim chessboard. It shines new light on the people behind today's terrorist acts and raises provocative questions about the possibilities for democracy and human rights in the Islamic world. Essential reading for anyone interested in the politics of the Middle East today, Islam and Democracy is as timely now as it was upon its initial, celebrated publication. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780738207452 |
| ISBN | 0738207454 (Trade Paper) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780738207452 |
| Stock number | 00336421 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |