Muslims in global politics : identities, interests, and human rights
In Muslims in Global Politics, Mahmood Monshipouri examines the role identity plays in the political dynamics of six different Muslim nations--Egypt, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Iran, and Indonesia--as well as in Muslim diaspora communities in Europe and North America.
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| Format: | E-Book |
| Sprache: | English |
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Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press,
2009
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| Mit dem übergeordneten Werk verknüpfte Titel: | Pennsylvania studies in human rights
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| Schlagworte: | Human rights Muslims Islam and politics Muslims-Political activity-Europe Human rights-Religious aspects-Islam Islamic countries-Politics and government-21st century Human rights ; Religious aspects ; Islam Islamic countries ; Politics and government ; 21st century Muslims ; Political activity ; Europe Islam mehr... |
| Umfang: | Online-Ressource (xiv, 328 p) |
| Zusammenfassung: | In Muslims in Global Politics, Mahmood Monshipouri examines the role identity plays in the political dynamics of six different Muslim nations--Egypt, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Iran, and Indonesia--as well as in Muslim diaspora communities in Europe and North America. Cover -- Contents -- Preface: Muslims' Struggles for Identities, Interests, and Human Rights -- 1. Muslims' Quest for Identities, Interests, and Human Rights -- 2. International Human Rights Norms and Muslim Experiences -- 3. Gender, Identity, and Negotiating Rights -- 4. Searching for a Modern Islamic Identity in Egypt -- 5. Occupation, Sectarianism, and Identity Politics in Iraq -- 6. The Melding of the Old and New in the United Arab Emirates -- 7. Secularism, Turkish Islam, and Identity -- 8. The Reemergence of Populism in Iranian Politics: Constructing New Identities -- 9. Negotiating Modernity and Tradition in Indonesia -- 10. Construction of Muslims in Europe: The Politics of Immigration -- Conclusion: Identities, Interests, and Human Rights -- Notes -- Glossary -- A -- B -- C -- D -- F -- H -- I -- J -- K -- M -- O -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Z -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z -- Acknowledgments. |
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| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Beschreibung: | Online-Ressource (xiv, 328 p) |
| ISBN: | 9780812202830 081220283X 9780812241815 0812241819 |