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Islamic Activism.

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 "...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Wiktorowicz, Quintan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, 2003.
Colección:Indiana series in Middle East studies.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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 of collective action. 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 in ei.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (329 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780253110763
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