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No God but God : Egypt and the triumph of Islam /
Shrouded in mystery, the Islamic presence in the Middle East evokes longstanding Western fears of terrorism and holy war. Our media have consistently focused on these extremes of Islam, overlooking a quiet yet pervasive religious movement that is now transforming the nation of Egypt. Drawing on hund...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Oxford University Press,
2002, ©2000.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Shrouded in mystery, the Islamic presence in the Middle East evokes longstanding Western fears of terrorism and holy war. Our media have consistently focused on these extremes of Islam, overlooking a quiet yet pervasive religious movement that is now transforming the nation of Egypt. Drawing on hundreds of interviews, No God But God opens up previously inaccessible segments of Egyptian society--from the universities and professional sectors to the streets--to illustrate the deep penetration of ""Popular Islamic"" influence. Abdo provides a firsthand account of this peaceful movement, allowing. |
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| Notas: | "Originally published by Oxford University Press, Inc., 2000 ; ... issued as an Oxford University Press paperback, 2002"--Title page verso. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xi, 223 pages) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-214) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780198029014 0198029012 |