Resurgent Islam: A Sociological Approach - Couverture souple

Sutton, Philip W.; Vertigans, Stephen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0745632335 ISBN 13 : 9780745632339

Editeur : Polity Press, 2005

Synopsis

The contemporary resurgence of Islam in all of its varied manifestations demands the attention of social scientists. This ground-breaking book provides a unique insight into resurgent Islam from the standpoint of sociology. Clearly written, and jargon free, the book aims to create a more comprehensive and balanced understanding of recent Islamic resurgence.

Amongst the many themes explored, the book brings together in a single theoretical framework debates on the diversity of Islam, moderate and radical forms of Islamic belief, secularisation, the role of education and socialisation, the impact of globalization processes, and 'Islamic terrorism' and its causes.

Resurgent Islam provides a genuinely refreshing sociological alternative to the many politically loaded arguments on 'Islam and the West'. As such, it encourages deeper reflection on the causes of the current religious resurgence and associated conflicts.

The book will be essential reading for students across the social sciences, and for anyone seeking to understand how Islam has risen to prominence in local, national, and global contexts.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Phillip Sutton is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.

Stephen Vertigans is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Polity Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0745632335
• ISBN 13: 9780745632339
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 248
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible