Political Islam essays from Middle East Report

Modern political movements proclaiming missions and legitimacy based on religious tradition are a feature of many late 20th-century societies. Although such movements are not exclusive to the Middle East, political Islam has achieved high visibility because of the serious challenge to established po...

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Corporate Author: Middle East Report
Other Authors: Beinin, Joel 1948-, Stork, Joe
Format: Book
Published: London I.B. Tauris 1997
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Summary:Modern political movements proclaiming missions and legitimacy based on religious tradition are a feature of many late 20th-century societies. Although such movements are not exclusive to the Middle East, political Islam has achieved high visibility because of the serious challenge to established power it has posed in a region central to the West's strategic interests.
Item Description:"Published in cooperation with Middle East Research and Information Project."
Physical Description:x, 395 p. 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1860640982
1860641342 (cased)