Muslims and the State in Britain, France, and Germany |
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| Author:
| Fetzer, Joel S.
Soper, J. Christopher |
| Contribution by:
| Leege, David C.
Wald, Kenneth D. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Social Theory, Religion and Politics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-53539-7 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2004 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $27.99 |
Book Description:
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With so many Muslims living in Western Europe, governments have struggled with how to make these religious newcomers part of life in their country. This question has become all the more urgent in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Britain, France, and Germany have all dealt with Muslims' religious practices differently. In this book, we try to explain why these policies differ and propose ways to ensure the successful incorporation of practicing Muslims into...
More DescriptionWith so many Muslims living in Western Europe, governments have struggled with how to make these religious newcomers part of life in their country. This question has become all the more urgent in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Britain, France, and Germany have all dealt with Muslims' religious practices differently. In this book, we try to explain why these policies differ and propose ways to ensure the successful incorporation of practicing Muslims into liberal democracies.