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Autore |
Abdo Geneive <1960-> |
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Titolo |
No God but God [[electronic resource] ] : Egypt and the triumph of Islam / / Geneive Abdo |
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New York, : Oxford University Press, c2000 |
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1-280-50281-9 |
0-19-802901-2 |
1-4237-2677-4 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (236 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Islam - Egypt - History - 20th century |
Islam and state - Egypt - 20th century |
Islam and politics - Egypt - 20th century |
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Egypt Politics and government 1981- |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-214) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; Acknowledgments; Note on Transliteration; 1 The New Face of Islam; 2 Streets of Green; 3 The Fount of Islam; 4 The Professionals; 5 School of Revolution; 6 Taking the Veil; 7 Court of Public Opinion; 8 To Iran and Back Again; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Shrouded in mystery, the Islamic presence in the Middle East evokes longstanding Western fears of terrorism and holy war. Our media have consistently focused on these extremes of Islam, overlooking a quiet yet pervasive religious movement that is now transforming the nation of Egypt. Drawing on hundreds of interviews, No God But God opens up previously inaccessible segments of Egyptian society--from the universities and professional sectors to the streets--to illustrate the deep penetration of ""Popular Islamic"" influence. Abdo provides a firsthand account of this peaceful movement, allowing |
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