Buch, Englisch, 220 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 339 g
A sociology of characteristics, causes and consequences
Buch, Englisch, 220 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 339 g
ISBN: 978-0-415-41246-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
The sociological concepts and theories examined in the book include those associated with social closure, social movements, nationalism, risk, fear and ‘de-civilising’. These are applied within three main themes; characteristics of militant Islam, multi-layered causes and the consequences of militancy, in particular Western reactions within the ‘war on terror’. Interrelationships between religious and secular behaviour, ‘terrorism’ and ‘counter-terrorism’, popular support and opposition are explored. Through the examination of examples from across Muslim societies and communities, the analysis challenges the popular tendency to concentrate upon ‘al-Qa’ida’ and the Middle East.
This book will be of interest to students of Sociology, Political Science and International Relations, in particular those taking courses on Islam, religion, terrorism, political violence and related regional studies.
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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