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OverviewMuslim societies are struggling under the need for modernization and the drift towards Islamic fundamentalism. The balance between these two forces is struck differently in the various Muslim societies depending upon the constellation of groups as historical legacies. However, the tension is real. In this work, Jan-Erik Lane and Hamadi Redissi look at the underlying social consequences of religious beliefs to account for the political differences between major civilizations of the world against a background of the rise of modern capitalism. Offering a timely new appraisal of the political and social impact of Islam, this expanded second edition of Religion and Politics has been fully updated in line with new events and will be welcomed by political scientists and historians alike. In a readable and accessible style, this thought-provoking work raises the question of whether the tenets of Islam might be reconciled with the requirements of post-modernity. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jan-Erik Lane , Hamadi RedissiPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 2nd edition Weight: 0.771kg ISBN: 9780754674184ISBN 10: 0754674185 Pages: 360 Publication Date: 15 May 2009 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'Jan-Erik Lane and Hamadi Redissi have produced a stimulating and informative account of the interaction of Islam and politics both historically and at the current time. They present a detailed knowledge of Islam, producing a book that is essential reading for anyone with an interest in this crucial topic.' Jeffrey Haynes, London Metropolitan University, UK Author InformationJan-Erik Lane, University of Freiburg, Germany and Hamedi Redissi is Professor at the University of Tunis in Tunisia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |