Shattering the Myth Islam Beyond Violence by Bruce B. Lawrence

Name/Title

Shattering the Myth Islam Beyond Violence by Bruce B. Lawrence

Description

Introduction : Islam across time and cultures -- Pt. 1. European colonialism and its sequels. The three phases of modern-day Islam -- Islamic revivalism : anti-colonial revolt -- Islamic reform : secular nationalism -- Islamic fundamentalism : religious nationalism -- pt. 2. Muslim women and Islamic fundamentalism. The double bind revisited -- The Shah Bano case -- Conclusion : Convergent signposts : Jihad and corporate culture. xix, 237 p. :ill., map ;24 cm.

Book Details

Author

Lawrence, Bruce B.

Place Published

City

Princeton, N.J.

Date Published

circa 1998

Publication Subjects

Islam--20th century. Violence--Religious aspects--Islam.

Call No.

BP163 .L34 1998

ISBN

0691057699 (cloth : alk. paper)

LCCN

97038776

Notes

Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-229) and index.