Islamic fundamentalism since 1945

Description

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 Awakening Islamic 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.

Subjects

Series Statement

• The making of the contemporary world

Links

• E-book - Full text from Ebook Central

Other Editions

• Islamic fundamentalism since 1945Routledge2014-01-01
• Islamic Fundamentalism since 1945Taylor & Francis Group2004-01-01
• Islamic fundamentalism since 1945Routledge2004-01-01
• Islamic fundamentalism since 1945Routledge2005-01-01
• Islamic Fundamentalism Since 1945Routledge2006-01-01
• Islamic Fundamentalism Since 1945Taylor & Francis Group2013-01-01