Ancient Religions, Modern Politics: The Islamic Case in Comparative Perspective

by Michael A. Cook

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Why Islam is more political and fundamentalist than other religions

Why does Islam play a larger role in contemporary politics than other religions? Is there something about the Islamic heritage that makes Muslims more likely than adherents of other faiths to invoke it in their political life? If so, what is it? Ancient Religions, Modern Politics seeks to answer these questions by examining the roles of Islam, Hinduism, and...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0691144907

ISBN13:9780691144900

Release Date:March 2014

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:568 Pages

Weight:2.10 lbs.

Dimensions:1.4" x 6.4" x 9.5"

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