Stephen Vertigans

Militant Islam

A sociology of characteristics, causes and consequences

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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 an analysis of cases from around the world, comparing them with militancy in other religions, as well as their causes and consequences.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 156mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 339g
• ISBN-13: 9780415412469
• ISBN-10: 0415412463
• Artikelnr.: 23235628

Autorenporträt

Stephen Vertigans is Reader in Sociology at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. He has written and co-written a series of books, articles and conference papers on Muslim communities, terrorism and religion, especially resurgent and militant Islam, and is currently researching a range of terror groups across the world.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1. The al-Qa'ida Phenomenon and beyond: Myths and Realities 2.
Militant Islam in Local, National and Transnational Networks 3.
Re-Interpreting the Umma: Islamic Nationalism and Transnationalism 4.
Social Closure and Takfir: The Interrelationship between Secular and
Militant 'Switchmen' 5. Challenging the Risk Society: Contextualising the
Impact of 'Islamic' Terrorism 6. Reacting to the Militant Risk:
De-civilising in the name of Civilisation. Conclusion