Islamic Fundamentalism Since 1945
| Author/creator | Milton-Edwards, Beverley Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | 2nd ed.,Revised |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge Florence : Taylor & Francis Group [Distributor] |
| Description | 192 p. ill 08.500 x 05.500 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | The Making of the Contemporary World Ser. |
| Summary | Annotation Featuring a brand new examination of Islamic fundamentalism in the wake of the Arab Spring, this fully revised and updated second edition of Islamic Fundamentalism since 1945 analyzes the roots and emergence of Islamic movements in the modern world and the main thinkers that inspired them.Providing a much-needed historical overview of a fast-changing socio-political landscape, the main facets of Islamic fundamentalism are put in a global context, with a thematic debate of issues such as:- the effects of colonialism on Islam - secularism and the Islamic reaction - Islam and violence in the 9/11 era- globalization and transnational Islamist movements - Islam in the wake of the Arab AwakeningIslamic Fundamentalism since 1945 provides an authoritative account of the causes and diversity of Islamic fundamentalism, a modern phenomenon which has grabbed the headlines as a grave threat to the West and a potentially revolutionary trend in the Middle East. It is a valuable resource for students and those interested in the history, effects and consequences of these Islamic movements |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780415639897 |
| ISBN | 0415639891 (Trade Paper) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780415639897 |
| Stock number | 00081154 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |