Islam and Violence in the Modern Era

By Beverley Milton-Edwards

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Islam and violence appear to dominate global politics in the twenty-first century. This book examines dimensions of Islam and violence as part of wider debates about politics, history, faith, power, rebellion and struggle both within Muslims' realms and outside it. The author accounts for definitions of violence and terrorism with both historical and contemporary dimension. The book explores the motif of violence in its myriad aspects including debates about sacrifice, private and public violence, responses and reactions, as well as suicide and martyrdom.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1403986185

ISBN13:9781403986184

Release Date:March 2006

Publisher:Palgrave MacMillan

Length:236 Pages

Weight:1.00 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 8.5"

Related Subjects

Christian Books & Bibles International Relations Islam Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality Religious Studies Social Science Social Sciences Theology

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