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Fundamentalism: A Very Short Introduction

Ruthven Malise
Heftet / 2007 / Engelsk

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ISBN
9780199212705
Publisert
2007
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
152 gr
Høyde
174 mm
Bredde
110 mm
Dybde
9 mm
Aldersnivå
G, U, 01, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
176

Forfatter
Ruthven Malise

Biographical note

Malise Ruthven is a freelance writer and journalist, and visiting professor at the University of California, San Diego. A former scriptwriter with the BBC Arabic and World Services, he holds an MA in English Literature and a PhD in Social and Political Sciences from Cambridge University. He is renowned as a commentator on Islam and the Arabic world.

Fundamentalism: A Very Short Introduction

Ruthven Malise
Heftet / 2007 / Engelsk
Ruthven Malise
Heftet / 2007 / Engelsk
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Malise Ruthven tackles the polemic and stereotypes surrounding this complex phenomenon - one that eludes sim today, a conclusion impossible to ignore since the events in New York on September 11 2001. But what does 'fundamentalism' really mean? Since it was coined by American Protestant evangelicals in the 1920s, the use of the term 'fundamentalist' has expanded to include a diverse range of radical conservatives and ideological purists, not all religious. Fundamentalism could now mean both militant Israeli settlers as well as the Islamist radicals who oppose them, it can mean Christians, Hindus, animal liberationists, and even Buddhist nationalists. Ruthven investigates fundamentalism's historical, social, religious, political, and ideological roots, and tackles the polemic and stereotypes surrounding this complex phenomenon - one that eludes simple definition, yet urgently needs to be understood. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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Fundamentalism is seen as the major threat to world peace today, a conclusion impossible to ignore since the events in New York on September 11 2001. But what is fundamentalism? Malise Ruthven tackles the polemic and stereotypes surrounding this complex phenomenon - one that eludes simple definition, yet urgently needs to be understood.
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1. Family Resemblances ; 2. The Scandal of Difference ; 3. The Snares of Literalism ; 4. Controlling Women ; 5. Fundamentalism and Nationalism I ; 6. Fundamentalism and Nationalism II ; 7. Conclusion ; Further reading
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Stimulating.
`Stimulating.' Roger Hardy, New Statesman `Review from previous edition 'Ruthven's careful analysis of the phenomena ... provides a much-needed mental map [from] one of today's most perceptive observers and historians of religion.'' Guardian `'...powerful stuff ... this book is perceptive and important.'' Observer `This is a gentle, civilised book, written with some style. I enjoyed reading it.' Sasthi Brata, Spectator 10/04/2004 `The first clear definition of this indispensable yet misused term.' Anoush Ehteshami, University of Durham `... an important contribution to the current political and cultural debates about Islam and the West, religious extremism, and the changing identity of supposedly secular societies.' R. Scott Appleby, University of Notre Dame
Les mer
An up-to-date analysis: exposing the real nature of fundamentalism right up to and beyond the London bombings of the 7th July 2005 Charts the development of fundamentalist movements from 1920s America to today's terrorist threats Investigates the many different forms of fundamentalist belief, both religious and secular, and the political and terrorist activities that often result Takes a critical view of the burgeoning literature on modern religious fundamentalism Malise Ruthven is a leading commentator on Islam Uses a broad range of examples: USA, Middle East, Ireland, SE Asia, Africa, Germany
Les mer
Malise Ruthven is a freelance writer and journalist, and visiting professor at the University of California, San Diego. A former scriptwriter with the BBC Arabic and World Services, he holds an MA in English Literature and a PhD in Social and Political Sciences from Cambridge University. He is renowned as a commentator on Islam and the Arabic world.
Les mer
An up-to-date analysis: exposing the real nature of fundamentalism right up to and beyond the London bombings of the 7th July 2005 Charts the development of fundamentalist movements from 1920s America to today's terrorist threats Investigates the many different forms of fundamentalist belief, both religious and secular, and the political and terrorist activities that often result Takes a critical view of the burgeoning literature on modern religious fundamentalism Malise Ruthven is a leading commentator on Islam Uses a broad range of examples: USA, Middle East, Ireland, SE Asia, Africa, Germany
Les mer

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Malise Ruthven tackles the polemic and stereotypes surrounding this complex phenomenon - one that eludes sim today, a conclusion impossible to ignore since the events in New York on September 11 2001. But what does 'fundamentalism' really mean? Since it was coined by American Protestant evangelicals in the 1920s, the use of the term 'fundamentalist' has expanded to include a diverse range of radical conservatives and ideological purists, not all religious. Fundamentalism could now mean both militant Israeli settlers as well as the Islamist radicals who oppose them, it can mean Christians, Hindus, animal liberationists, and even Buddhist nationalists. Ruthven investigates fundamentalism's historical, social, religious, political, and ideological roots, and tackles the polemic and stereotypes surrounding this complex phenomenon - one that eludes simple definition, yet urgently needs to be understood. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Les mer
Fundamentalism is seen as the major threat to world peace today, a conclusion impossible to ignore since the events in New York on September 11 2001. But what is fundamentalism? Malise Ruthven tackles the polemic and stereotypes surrounding this complex phenomenon - one that eludes simple definition, yet urgently needs to be understood.
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1. Family Resemblances ; 2. The Scandal of Difference ; 3. The Snares of Literalism ; 4. Controlling Women ; 5. Fundamentalism and Nationalism I ; 6. Fundamentalism and Nationalism II ; 7. Conclusion ; Further reading
Les mer
Stimulating.
`Stimulating.' Roger Hardy, New Statesman `Review from previous edition 'Ruthven's careful analysis of the phenomena ... provides a much-needed mental map [from] one of today's most perceptive observers and historians of religion.'' Guardian `'...powerful stuff ... this book is perceptive and important.'' Observer `This is a gentle, civilised book, written with some style. I enjoyed reading it.' Sasthi Brata, Spectator 10/04/2004 `The first clear definition of this indispensable yet misused term.' Anoush Ehteshami, University of Durham `... an important contribution to the current political and cultural debates about Islam and the West, religious extremism, and the changing identity of supposedly secular societies.' R. Scott Appleby, University of Notre Dame
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An up-to-date analysis: exposing the real nature of fundamentalism right up to and beyond the London bombings of the 7th July 2005 Charts the development of fundamentalist movements from 1920s America to today's terrorist threats Investigates the many different forms of fundamentalist belief, both religious and secular, and the political and terrorist activities that often result Takes a critical view of the burgeoning literature on modern religious fundamentalism Malise Ruthven is a leading commentator on Islam Uses a broad range of examples: USA, Middle East, Ireland, SE Asia, Africa, Germany
Les mer
Malise Ruthven is a freelance writer and journalist, and visiting professor at the University of California, San Diego. A former scriptwriter with the BBC Arabic and World Services, he holds an MA in English Literature and a PhD in Social and Political Sciences from Cambridge University. He is renowned as a commentator on Islam and the Arabic world.
Les mer
An up-to-date analysis: exposing the real nature of fundamentalism right up to and beyond the London bombings of the 7th July 2005 Charts the development of fundamentalist movements from 1920s America to today's terrorist threats Investigates the many different forms of fundamentalist belief, both religious and secular, and the political and terrorist activities that often result Takes a critical view of the burgeoning literature on modern religious fundamentalism Malise Ruthven is a leading commentator on Islam Uses a broad range of examples: USA, Middle East, Ireland, SE Asia, Africa, Germany
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780199212705
Publisert
2007
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
152 gr
Høyde
174 mm
Bredde
110 mm
Dybde
9 mm
Aldersnivå
G, U, 01, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
176

Forfatter
Ruthven Malise

Biographical note

Malise Ruthven is a freelance writer and journalist, and visiting professor at the University of California, San Diego. A former scriptwriter with the BBC Arabic and World Services, he holds an MA in English Literature and a PhD in Social and Political Sciences from Cambridge University. He is renowned as a commentator on Islam and the Arabic world.

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