Machine derived contents note: Introduction Islamic Movements: Establishment, Significance and Contextual Realities--Abdulwahhab El-Affendi Political Islam: Between Thought and Practice--Hasan Hanafi Extremism and Moderation in Islamic Movements: Causes, Motives and Repercussions--Emad Al-Din Shahin The Views of Islamic Movements on Democracy and Political Pluralism--Ahmad Moussalli Islamic Movements and their Role in the Political Stability of the Arab World--Fawaz Gerges The Future of Islamic Movements in the Context of Changing Regional and International Conditions--Radwan Al-Sayyid Contributors Notes Bibliography Index