| Description |
vi, 246 pages ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
1. Family resemblances -- 2. The scandal of difference -- 3. The snares of literalism -- 4. Controlling women -- 5. Fundamentalism and nationalism I -- 6. Fundamentalism and nationalism II -- 7. Conclusion |
| Summary |
"Malise Ruthven offers the first book to expose the nature of religious fundamentalism worldwide, and to explore its many forms. Tracing the development of this phenomenon, he examines its historical, social, religious, political, and ideological backgrounds. While questioning its usefulness as a term, Malise Ruthven argues persuasively that there are significant 'family resemblances' between different fundamentalist movements on issues such as the literal interpretation of scripture, violence, gender, and group identities."--BOOK JACKET |
| Analysis |
Christianity - 21st century |
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Religions - 21st century |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Radicalism.
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Fundamentalism.
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Islam.
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Judaism.
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Religious fundamentalism.
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| LC no. |
2004042980 |
| ISBN |
0192840916 |
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