17%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Islam and the Political
Amr G. E. Sabet
€ 100.87
€ 83.51
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Islam and the Political
Hardcover. Compares Islamic and Western political formulations, highlighting areas of agreement and disparity, and encouraging an open dialogue between them. Series: De/Colonial Studies, Postcolonial Horizons. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJF; HBLA; HRH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
This book compares Islamic and Western political formulations, highlighting areas of agreement and disparity. Building on this analysis, the author goes on to show that political Islam offers a serious alternative to the dominant political system and ideology of the West.
Sabet argues that rather than leading to a 'Clash of Civlizations' or the assimilation of Islam into the Western system, a positive process of interactive self-reflection between Islam and liberal democracy is the best way forward.
Beginning this process, Sabet highlights key concepts of Islamic political thought and brings them into dialogue with ... Read more
This book compares Islamic and Western political formulations, highlighting areas of agreement and disparity. Building on this analysis, the author goes on to show that political Islam offers a serious alternative to the dominant political system and ideology of the West.
Sabet argues that rather than leading to a 'Clash of Civlizations' or the assimilation of Islam into the Western system, a positive process of interactive self-reflection between Islam and liberal democracy is the best way forward.
Beginning this process, Sabet highlights key concepts of Islamic political thought and brings them into dialogue with ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Series
De/Colonial Studies, Postcolonial Horizons
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745327204
SKU
V9780745327204
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Amr G. E. Sabet
Amr G. E. Sabet is Docent in the Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, Finland. He is also currently visiting scholar in the Department of Public Management, Vaasa University, Finland. He is the author of Islam and the Political (Pluto, 2008).
Reviews for Islam and the Political