The Challenge of Fundamentalism
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The Challenge of Fundamentalism by Bassam Tibi
A text which suggests that Islamic fundamentalism is a result of Islam's confrontation with modernity. The author provides an analysis of the politicization of religion and, as an alternative to fundamentalism, he proposes a compact based on secular democracy and human rights.
Bassam Tibi was born in Damascus and is currently Professor of International Relations at the University of Göttingen, Germany. He is the author of several books in English, including Islam between Culture and Politics (2001), Arab Nationalism (third edition, 1996), Conflict and War in the Middle East, 1967-1981 (new edition, 1997), and The Crisis of Modern Islam (1988).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780520088689 |
| ISBN 10 | 0520088689 |
| Title | The Challenge of Fundamentalism |
| Author | Bassam Tibi |
| Series | Comparative Studies In Religion And Society |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | University of California Press |
| Year published | 1998-08-03 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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