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Muslims in Prison
Beckford, Professor James A.; Joly, Daniele; Khosrokhavar, Farhad
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Hardback. Series: Migration, Minorities & Citizenship. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSR2; JKVP1; JKVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 545.
The growth of Islam in Europe is reflected in the increasing numbers of Muslims in British and French prisons, but authorities have responded differently to the challenges presented by Muslim prisoners in each country. The findings of three years of intensive research in a variety of prisons show that British prisons facilitate and control the practice d of Islam, whereas French prisons discourage it and thereby sow the seeds of extremism. The policy implications of these ironic findings are examined in detail.
The growth of Islam in Europe is reflected in the increasing numbers of Muslims in British and French prisons, but authorities have responded differently to the challenges presented by Muslim prisoners in each country. The findings of three years of intensive research in a variety of prisons show that British prisons facilitate and control the practice d of Islam, whereas French prisons discourage it and thereby sow the seeds of extremism. The policy implications of these ironic findings are examined in detail.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
309
Condition
New
Series
Migration, Minorities & Citizenship
Number of Pages
309
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9781403998316
SKU
V9781403998316
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99-15
About Beckford, Professor James A.; Joly, Daniele; Khosrokhavar, Farhad
JAMES A. BECKFORD is Fellow of the British Academy and former Vice-President of the International Sociological Association, UK. He has written six books and has edited a further five volumes. His research has focused on religious minorities, 'cult' controversies, religion in prison and social theories relating to religion. DANIÈLE JOLY is Professor and Director of the Centre for ... Read more
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