Islamic Fundamentalism since 1945

'Islamic Fundamentalism' since 1945 analyses the roots and emergence of the new Islamic movements and the main thinkers that inspired them.

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Beverley Milton-Edwards analyzes the roots and emergence of new Islamic movements and the main thinkers that inspired them.

Providing a much-needed historical overview, 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
Islam and violence
globalization and transnational Islamic movements
Islam in the wake of 9/11.


For students and anyone interested in the history, effects and consequences of these Islamic movements, Islamic Fundamentalism since 1945 is the book to buy.