Order, authority, and identity -- The sanctions-era roots of postinvasion developments -- Collapse -- The emergence of local orders -- The geography of order -- Ayatollahs' networks and national authority -- The limits of Sunni religious authority -- Beyond Basra and beyond sermons
Summary
"When the Iraqi state collapsed in 2003, why were individuals in some localities able to work together to produce order amid anarchy? This book argues that Iraqis turned to the mosque because it had an unparalleled ability to communicate in ways that helped them coordinate their activities with others"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 01, 2022)
