Young, British and Muslim - Couverture souple

Lewis, Philip

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0826497306 ISBN 13 : 9780826497307

Editeur : Continuum, 2007

Synopsis

Book by Lewis Philip

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

All four of the bombers involved in 7/7, the deadly attack on London's transport system in July 2005, were aged 30 or under. The spectre of extremist Islam looms large and Muslim youth in the Uk are increasingly linked to radical Islamic movements. A clear, balanced examination of this complex issue is long overdue. Philip Lewis sets out to address this by looking at the lives and beliefs of young Muslims aged 18 to 30, against a backdrop of the problems any migrant community face. Beginning with an overview of British Muslim communities, he goes on to explore the nature of the intergenerational gap in the Muslim community, showing how normal tensions are exaggerated as children are educated in a language and culture different to that of their parents. Patriarchal 'clan politics' and a breakdown in communication between young Muslims and traditional Muslim leaders are dispossessing Islamic youth, leading a small but significant minority to turn to radical groups for somewhere to belong and something to believe in. Lewis concludes by identifying a generational shift from 'clan politics' to what he calls a 'new professionalism' and demonstrates how new organizations and networks of Muslim thinkers are springing up all the time - allowing young Muslims to find positive identities and outlets for their concerns and energies.

Revue de presse :

'Philip Lewis moves beyond a simple narrative of "good Muslims" and "bad Muslims" to capture the anxieties, idiosyncrasies and challenges rumbling within British Islam. Written with the authority of an experienced interfaith activist and academic, this book is an insightful guide into the communities, complex dynamics and diverse voices..' --Asim Siddiqui, Chairman, The City Circle

'Anyone who has an interest in and concern for young British Muslims will appreciate this book as an insight into the complex negotiations that these young people have to make in order to find their place in contemporary society. Young fellow Muslims would appreciate this narrative both as a telling of their own story and as a witness and testimony to the challenges they face every day... For the older members of the Muslim community Lewis provides an invaluable insight into the complex lives lived by their offspring... [He] has done a service to religious education with this book.' --British Journal of Religious Education

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Continuum
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0826497306
• ISBN 13: 9780826497307
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 180