The term 'jihad' has come to be used as a byword for fanaticism and
Islam's allegedly implacable hostility towards the West. But, like
other religious and political concepts, jihad has multiple resonances
and associations, its meaning shifting over time and from place to
place. Jihad has referred to movements of internal reform, spiritual
struggle and self-defence as much as to 'holy war'. And among Muslim
intellectuals, the meaning and significance of jihad remain subject to
debate and controversy. With this in mind, Twenty-First Century Jihad
examines the ways in which the concept of jihad has changed, from its
roots in the Quran to its usage in current debate. This book explores
familiar modern political angles, and touches on far less commonly
analysed instances of jihad, incorporating issues of law, society,
literature and military action. As this key concept is ever-more
important for international politics and security studies,
Twenty-First Century Jihad contains vital analysis for those
researching the role of religion in the modern world.
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ISBN
9780857727688
Publisert
2020
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1. utgave
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Vendor
I.B. Tauris & Co Ltd
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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