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...

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1. Verfasser: Abdo, Geneive, 1960-
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York : Oxford University Press, 2002, ©2000.
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Zusammenfassung: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.
Beschreibung:"Originally published by Oxford University Press, Inc., 2000 ; ... issued as an Oxford University Press paperback, 2002"--Title page verso.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xi, 223 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-214) and index.
ISBN:9780198029014
0198029012

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