Cover; Islamic Fundamentalism since 1945; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Chronology; Introduction; 1 A diverse tradition from past to present; 2 The advance of secularism: the decline of Islam?; 3 Identity and revivalism; 4 Islam armed: resistance in an ideological era; 5 Going global: fundamentalism and terror; 6 Ground Zero and Islamic fundamentalism; 7 Islamic fundamentalism and the Arab Awakening; 8 Conclusion; Glossary; Bibliography; Index
Summary
Featuring a brand new examination of Islamic fundamentalism in the wake of the Arab Spring, this fully revised and updated second edition of Islamic Fundamentalism since 1945 analyzes the roots and emergence of Islamic movements in the modern world and the main thinkers that inspired them. Providing a much-needed historical overview of a fast-changing socio-political landscape, the main facets of Islamic fundamentalism are put in a global context, with a thematic debate of issues such as:- the effects of colonialism on Islam - secularism and the Islamic reaction>