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Tahir Abbas - Islamic Radicalism and Multicultural Politics: The British Experience - 9780415572255 - V9780415572255
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Islamic Radicalism and Multicultural Politics: The British Experience

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Description for Islamic Radicalism and Multicultural Politics: The British Experience Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2; JPFR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 360.

The expression of an Islamic political radicalism in Britain has been one of the most dramatic developments in recent decades. Islamic Radicalism and Multicultural Politics explores the nature of this phenomenon by analysing the origins of Islam and its historical contact with Western Europe and Britain, and the emergence of Islamic political radicalism in the Muslim world and in the West.

Tahir Abbas draws on historical analysis and contemporary case studies to explore the post-war immigration and integration of Muslim groups, the complex relations that exist between a secular liberal Britain and a diverse but multifaceted Islam, and the extent ... Read more

An important contribution to the study of religion, ‘race’ and ethnicity in modern Britain, this accessible work will be of interest to anyone working in the field of Islamic studies, sociology and political radicalism.

Cover design by Mahtab Hussain, www.mahtabhussain.com

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415572255
SKU
V9780415572255
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1

About Tahir Abbas
Tahir Abbas is a leading social scientist specialising in the area of ethnic relations and Muslim minorities in the West. He is currently Professor of Sociology at Fatih University, Istanbul.

Reviews for Islamic Radicalism and Multicultural Politics: The British Experience
‘Much of the commentary on Islam today is shrill and one-dimensional which further widens the gap between Muslims and non-Muslims. Because Tahir Abbas’ Islamic Radicalism and Multicultural Politics is reasoned, scholarly and aims to provide historical context it is a powerful corrective. Being both British and Muslim allows him to present us with a truly insider’s account.’ - Professor Akbar ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for Islamic Radicalism and Multicultural Politics: The British Experience


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