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When Islam and Democracy Meet: Muslims in Europe and in the United States
Jocelyne Cesari
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Description for When Islam and Democracy Meet: Muslims in Europe and in the United States
Paperback. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRA; HRH; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
Exploring the woefully neglected reality of Islam as a major cultural and relgious facet of American and European politics and societies, Cesari examines how Muslims in the West are challenging the notion of an inevitable clash or confrontation. With nearly twelve million Muslims living in the larger countries of Western Europe and almost six million in America, the challenges of integrating newcomers within different countries, and the place of Islam in democratic and secular context in the post 9/11 context, have become more pertinent. Comparing the interaction of Muslims with their new countries, this book addresses the implications of increased ... Read more
Exploring the woefully neglected reality of Islam as a major cultural and relgious facet of American and European politics and societies, Cesari examines how Muslims in the West are challenging the notion of an inevitable clash or confrontation. With nearly twelve million Muslims living in the larger countries of Western Europe and almost six million in America, the challenges of integrating newcomers within different countries, and the place of Islam in democratic and secular context in the post 9/11 context, have become more pertinent. Comparing the interaction of Muslims with their new countries, this book addresses the implications of increased ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
375g
Number of Pages
267
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9781403971463
SKU
V9781403971463
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99-15
About Jocelyne Cesari
Jocelyne Cesari, is a political scientist, specializing in contemporary Islamic societies, globalization and democratization. She is Senior Research Fellow at the Berkley Center for Peace, Religion and World Affairs at Georgetown University. At Harvard University, she directs the international research program called 'Islam in the West. She has written numerous articles and books on Islam, Globalization, Democratization and Secularism ... Read more
Reviews for When Islam and Democracy Meet: Muslims in Europe and in the United States
'Wide-ranging and thoughtful...contributing greatly to our understanding of contemporary intra-Muslim politics.' - Karen Leonard, University of California, Irvine, USA 'A pioneering attempt to engage in a comparative study of Muslim experiences on both sides of the Atlantic.' - Ali S. Asani, Harvard University, USA 'A close ... Read more