Islamic activism : a social movement theory approach /
This comprehensive text incorporates the study of Islamic activism into social movement theory. It argues that the dynamics, processes, and organization of Islamic activism can be understood as important elements of contention that transcend the specificity of 'Islam' as a system of meanin...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Bloomington :
Indiana University Press,
c2004
Bloomington, Ind. : [2004], ©2004 Bloomington, Ind. : c2004 Bloomington, Ind. : ©2004 Bloomington, Ind. : [2004] |
| Series: | Indiana series in Middle East studies
Indiana series in Middle East studies |
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| Summary: | This comprehensive text incorporates the study of Islamic activism into social movement theory. It argues that the dynamics, processes, and organization of Islamic activism can be understood as important elements of contention that transcend the specificity of 'Islam' as a system of meaning and identity This volume represents the first comprehensive attempt to incorporate the study of Islamic activism into social movement theory. It argues that the dynamics, processes, and organization of Islamic activism can be understood as important elements of contention that transcend the specificity of "Islam" as a system of meaning and identity and a basis for collective action. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, the contributors show how social movement theory can be utilized to address a wide range of questions about the mobilization of contention in support of Muslim causes. The book covers myriad examples of Islamic activism (Sunni and Shi'a) in eight countries (Arab and non-Arab), including case studies of violence and contention, networks and alliances, and culture and framing |
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| Item Description: | Table of contents: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip042/2003008458.html This WorldCat-derived record is shareable under Open Data Commons ODC-BY, with attribution to OCLC |
| Physical Description: | xii, 316 p. : ill. ; 24 cm xii, 316 p. : ill. ; 25 cm xii, 316 p. ; 24 cm xii, 316 p. ; 25 cm xii, 316 pages ; 24 cm xii, 316 pages ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0253216214 (pbk. : acid-free paper) 0253216214 (pbk.) 0253216214 0253342813 (acid-free paper) 0253342813 9780253216212 (pbk. : acid-free paper) 9780253216212 9780253342812 (acid-free paper) 9780253342812 |