Culture, Transnationalism, and Civil Society: Aga Khan Social Service Initiatives in Tanzania

by Paul J. Kaiser

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Focusing on the growing transnational community of Ismailis (Muslim Shi'a followers of the Aga Khan), this study analyzes the transnational and cultural characteristics of the Ismaili social service network in the context of state/society relations. There are approximately 20 million Ismailis worldwide in over 20 countries throughout the world, and they have developed--under the auspices of the Aga Khan--a sophisticated private sector nonprofit social...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0275955281

ISBN13:9780275955281

Release Date:November 1996

Publisher:Praeger

Length:152 Pages

Weight:0.73 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.6" x 8.6"

Related Subjects

Africa Comparative Politics Government History Legal Theory & Systems Non-US Legal Systems Philanthropy & Charity Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences

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