Being Muslim and working for peace : ambivalence and ambiguity in Gujarat /

This study explores various ways in which religious beliefs, ritual practices and dynamics of belonging impact on the politics of Muslim peace activists in Gujarat, and traces how their activism in turn transforms their sense of being. It challenges popular notions about Muslims in India and questio...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Susewind, Raphael, 1984- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Los Angeles : SAGE : SAGE Publications India Pvt. Ltd, 2013.
Temas:
2000-2099
Muslims > Political activity > India > Gujarat.
Peace-building > India > Gujarat > Citizen participation.
Conflict management > India > Gujarat.
Peace-building > Religious aspects > Islam.
Consolidation de la paix > Inde > Gujarāt > Participation des citoyens.
Gestion des conflits > Inde > Gujarāt.
Consolidation de la paix > Aspect religieux > Islam.
Conflict management
Muslims > Political activity
Peace-building > Religious aspects > Islam
Politics and government
Gujarat (India) > Politics and government > 21st century.
India > Gujarat
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This study explores various ways in which religious beliefs, ritual practices and dynamics of belonging impact on the politics of Muslim peace activists in Gujarat, and traces how their activism in turn transforms their sense of being. It challenges popular notions about Muslims in India and questions ill-conceived research designs in the sociology of religion.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (170 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-153) and index.
ISBN:9788132111566
8132111567
8132110420
9788132110422
9788132114116
8132114116

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