Islamic fundamentalism since 1945

• Main Author: Milton-Edwards, Beverley (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London New York Routledge 2004
• Series: Making of the contemporary world
• Subjects: Islamic fundamentalism > Islam; Islam > 21st century; Religious awakening > Islam > Islam; Violence > Religious aspects > Islam > 21st century
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• Physical Description: ix, 158 pages 22 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0415301734 (pbk.); 0415301726 (hbk.)

Beverley Milton-Edwards analyzes the roots and emergence of new Islamic movements and the main thinkers that inspired them. Providing a much-needed historical overview, the main facets of Islamic fundamentalism are put in a global context, with a thematic debate of issues such as: the effects of colonialism on Islam secularism and the Islamic reaction Islam and violence globalization and transnational Islamic movements Islam in the wake of 9/11. For students and anyone interested in the history, effects and consequences of these Islamic movements, Islamic Fundamentalism since 1945 is the book to buy.