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When Islam and Democracy Meet
Jocelyne Cesari
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Description for When Islam and Democracy Meet
Hardback. A survey of Muslim immigrant views of Islam, democracy and pluralism and an examination of their interactions with host countries and home communities. Particular attention is given to differences among host countries' policies towards citizenship, state-religion relationships and social tolerance. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRH; JFSL1; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 431.
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
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
St Martin's Press United States
Number of pages
277
Condition
New
Number of Pages
267
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9780312294014
SKU
V9780312294014
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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 in ... Read more
Reviews for When Islam and Democracy Meet
'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 reading of Cesari's book leaves the reader with ... Read more