Holy Wars (Routledge Revivals): The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism - Brossura

Hiro, Dilip

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ISBN 10: 0415835011 ISBN 13: 9780415835015

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2014

Riassunto

To some, Islamic Fundamentalism means the restoration of a true religion. To others, it is a politics that stands apart from capitalism and socialism. To many Westerners, particularly in the past decade, it has come to constitute a threat to established order and international security. There can be no disputing the phenomenal importance of Islamic Fundamentalism today. Holy Wars, first published in 1989, comprises a non-partisan narrative that takes account of both the socio-cultural values expressed in Fundamentalism, and its political consequences. Dilip Hiro’s starting point is that fundamentalist forces have been active Islam since the death of the Prophet Muhammad. He presents the two major sects, Sunnis and Shias, in this light. Clearly and concisely, Hiro provides the background for an understanding of what was taking place in Middle Eastern countries such as Afghanistan, Libya Egypt and Syria at the end of the 1980s. This is a comprehensive and readable work, of great relevance and value to those with an interest in Middle Eastern politics and history, and the growth of Islamic Fundamentalism.

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Dilip Hiro

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0415835011
• ISBN 13: 9780415835015
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 354
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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