Buch, Englisch, 282 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 680 g
Buch, Englisch, 282 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 680 g
ISBN: 978-1-03-263194-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Leaving Islam, Ex-Muslims and Zemiology presents the reasons for and consequences of consciously leaving Islam, based on interviews with 80 ex-Muslims currently living in Germany and Sweden. In their view, many of the practices and beliefs of Islam are harmful and unfair. Many parts of the Islamic world regard apostasy as treason or a crime. As a result, emphasis in the book is shifted from “crime” to “harm” and a thesis is put forward concerning the “decriminalization” of apostasy from the perspective of zemiology. The book highlights how a broader shift of interest in the democratic structures of Europe could allow ex-Muslims to join the discussion on the guaranteed right to religious liberties and freedom of speech in the context of the apostasy law in Islam. This should happen without fear for their own security and without facing potential suppression or social exclusion. It will appeal to scholars with interest in Islam and the conflict between religious values and an individual’s aspirations and needs.
Zielgruppe
Postgraduate
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Religionssoziologie
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein
- Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Blasphemie, Ketzerei, Konversion, Abwendung von Religion
- Geisteswissenschaften Islam & Islamische Studien Islam & Islamische Studien
Weitere Infos & Material
List of tables, models and maps
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 The phenomenon of “leaving Islam”, theoretical perspectives
2 Methodology and course of fieldwork
3 Analysis of the research material – reasons for and consequences of leaving Islam
4 The reasons for leaving Islam
5 The consequences of leaving Islam
Summary
Appendix
Bibliography