Stephen Vertigans

Militant Islam (eBook, ePUB)

A sociology of characteristics, causes and consequences

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book provides a sociological framework for understanding the rise and character of recent Islamic militancy. It takes a systematic approach to the phenomenon and includes an analysis of cases from around the world, comparing them with militancy in other religions, as well as their causes and consequences.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781134126385
• Artikelnr.: 38251944

Autorenporträt

Stephen Vertigans is Reader in Sociology at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. He has written and co-written a series of books, articles and conference papers on Muslim communities, terrorism and religion, especially resurgent and militant Islam, and is currently researching a range of terror groups across the world.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1. The al-Qa'ida Phenomenon and beyond: Myths and Realities 2.
Militant Islam in Local, National and Transnational Networks 3.
Re-Interpreting the Umma: Islamic Nationalism and Transnationalism 4.
Social Closure and Takfir: The Interrelationship between Secular and
Militant 'Switchmen' 5. Challenging the Risk Society: Contextualising the
Impact of 'Islamic' Terrorism 6. Reacting to the Militant Risk:
De-civilising in the name of Civilisation. Conclusion