Examines some of the myriad ways in which Islam is being expressed in contemporary Indonesian life and politics. This book gives insights into such topics as the marketisation of Islam, contemporary pilgrimage, the rise of mass preachers, gender and Islamic politics, online fatw…
Muss sich unter Muslimen in Deutschland etwas ändern? Viele dürften die Frage mit "Ja" beantworten. Offenbar gibt es genügend Anlass zu "Islamkritik". Leider missbrauchen dies viele als Vehikel für pure Ressentiments. Doch das darf nicht dazu führen, jede Form von Kritik in den …
Algeria's democratic experiment is seminal in post-Cold War history. The first Muslim nation to attempt the transition from an authoritarian system to democratic pluralism, this North African country became a test case for reform in Africa, the Arab world and beyond. Yet when th…
This work traces the historic struggles and the changing nature of political authority in this volatile region of the world, from the Mughal Empire in the sixteenth century to the Taliban resurgence today. The author introduces readers to the bewildering diversity of tribal and …
Der Anti-Terror-Krieg der Bush-Administration droht in einen Weltkonflikt ungeahnten Ausmaßes zu münden.
This anthology of key primary texts provides an unmatched introduction to Islamist political thought from the early twentieth century to the present, and serves as an invaluable guide through the storm of polemic, fear, and confusion that swirls around Islamism today. Roxanne Eu…
"The fall of President Soeharto in May 1998 and the introduction of multi-party democracy by President BJ Habibie have unleashed religious parties (both Islamic and Christian) in Indonesian politics. This study shows that the Islamist agenda of the Islamist parties is overshadow…
Islamism takes many forms, ranging from electoral participation to revolutionary terrorism and global jihad, and influences the politics of virtually every country around the globe. The guide examines the movement's diverse groups, ideas, and activities, including the beliefs, o…