Militant Islam: A sociology of characteristics, causes and consequences

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ISBN: 9780415412452 | 0415412455
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 12/10/2008

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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	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
The al-Qa'ida phenomenon and beyond: myths and realities	p. 9
Militant Islam in local, national and transnational networks	p. 35
Reinterpreting the umma: Islamic nationalism and transnationalism	p. 55
Social closure and takfir: the interrelationship between secular and militant 'switchmen'	p. 85
Challenging the risk society: contextualizing the impact of 'Islamic' terrorism	p. 113
Reacting to the militant risk: decivilizing in the name of civilization?	p. 138
Conclusion	p. 162
Notes	p. 172
Bibliography	p. 180
Index	p. 204
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