Globalization and Islamism: Beyond Fundamentalism (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780742557505)

This book explores non-Arab Islamic orientations, convincingly showing that Islam as a historical force has been characteristically more tolerant, pluralistic, and flexible than contemporary Islamist movements suggest. Nevzat Soguk argues that the current Western focus on Wahabi fundamentalism has obscured past and present cosmopolitan Islamic traditions around the world. He highlights the often-overlooked forms of Islam in Turkey and in Indonesia, which holds the world's largest population of Muslims. By focusing on these two countries, he fills a significant void on the diverse role Islam is poised to play in shaping regional and global political futures. Original, timely, and humane, this book will be essential reading for all those concerned about repairing Western-Islamic relations.

Author: Nevzat Soguk
ISBN-10: 0742557502
ISBN-13: 9780742557505
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 10/16/2010
Pages: 246
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2011