Islam and Violence in the Modern Era |
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| Author:
| Milton-Edwards, Beverley |
| ISBN: | 978-0-230-62557-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2006 |
| Publisher: | Ebsco Publishing
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $105.00 |
Book Description:
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This book examines dimensions of Islam and violence within wider debates about politics, history, faith, power and struggle both within Muslims' realms and outside. It explores the motif of violence in its myriad aspects including debates about sacrifice, private and public violence, responses and reactions, as well as suicide and martyrdom.
This book examines dimensions of Islam and violence within wider debates about politics, history, faith, power and struggle both within Muslims' realms and outside. It explores the motif of violence in its myriad aspects including debates about sacrifice, private and public violence, responses and reactions, as well as suicide and martyrdom.