Islam and Muslim Politics in Africa

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ISBN: 1403979642
ISBN 13: 9781403979643
Autor: Soares, B/Otayek, R
Verlag: Springer Verlag GmbH
Umfang: ix, 280 S.
Erscheinungsdatum: 07.11.2007
Auflage: 1/2007
Produktform: Kartoniert
Einband: KT

FILLS GAP IN LITERATURE: There is need for an up-to-date examination of Islam in Africa. The Leiden-Bordeaux study team has the top experts who have been in the field for the last 10-15 years looking at current developments in Islam _ this is the volume which can offer up-to-date analysis, aimed at the classroomPROJECT WELL-KNOWN: The Leiden-Bordeaux project is well known in African Studies for their work on Islam in Africa, among other issues, and the names involved as well as the project name will be immediately recognizable to anyone looking for a course book on this topicNUMEROUS COURSES: See attached list of sample courses. There are a great number of courses on African Religions, all of which will have a significant section devoted to Islam. In addition, there are specific courses or concentrations on Islam in Africa

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Beschreibung

Political liberalization and economic reform, the weakening of the state, and increased global interconnections have all had profound effects on Muslim societies and the practice of Islam in Africa. The contributors to this volume investigate and illuminate the changes that have occurred in Africa, through detailed case studies.

Autorenporträt

BENJAMIN F. SOARES is a Researcher in the African Studies Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands. RENÉ OTAYEK is a political scientist and Director, Centre d'Etude d'Afrique Noire, Bordeaux, France.

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