Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
With Political Islam, in its various manifestations, continuing to be in the foreground of global politics and international relations, this collection, which includes chapters by scholars from around the world who have studied the topic for many years, examines critical themes related to this phenomenon.Divided into five parts, the book debates important questions and seeks to clarify various issues related to Political Islam. It begins by conceptualising and positioning the discourse around Political Islam. It then discusses the Islamism of Muslim states that claim ’Islamic’ legitimacy; as well as that of social movements, armed resistance groups and pseudo-state groups. Continuing with the challenges facing political Islam after the 2010-2011 uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa, the book ends with a discussion of political Islam in Muslim minority contexts, with South Africa as a case study.This fascinating collection brings together existing scholarship about debates on Political Islam, while also providing news insights - especially on how the phenomenon plays out in Muslim minority contexts. While it will definitely appeal to scholars and students, it will also make interesting and accessible reading for anyone keen on understanding Islam, Islamism, politics, international relations, how politics and Islam relate to each other, and how religion is used for political objectives.
