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Militant Islam A Sociology of Characteristics, Causes and Consequences
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Militant Islam A Sociology of Characteristics, Causes and Consequences

Vertigans, Stephen
ISBN-10: 0415412455
ISBN-13: 9780415412452

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This book provides a sociological framework for understanding the rise and character of recent Islamic militancy. It takes a systematic approach to the phenomenon and includes analysis of cases from around the world, compares them with militancy in other religions, as well as their causes and consequences.
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Acknowledgements
Introduction
The al-Qa'ida phenomenon and beyond: myths and realities
Militant Islam in local, national and transnational networks
Reinterpreting the umma: Islamic nationalism and transnationalism
Social closure and takfir: the interrelationship between secular and militant 'switchmen'
Challenging the risk society: contextualizing the impact of 'Islamic' terrorism
Reacting to the militant risk: decivilizing in the name of civilization?
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index

Edition: 2009
Publisher: Routledge
Binding: Trade Cloth
Pages: 224
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.03 lbs.
Language: English

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