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Record Nr.

UNINA9910807093303321

Autore

Gemie Sharif

Titolo

French Muslims : new voices in contemporary France / / Sharif Gemie

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cardiff, Wales : , : University of Wales Press, , 2010

©2010

ISBN

0-7083-2318-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (232 p.)

Collana

French and francophone studies

Disciplina

305.6970944

Soggetti

Muslims - Cultural assimilation - France

Muslims - Political activity - France

Muslims - Government policy - France

Muslims - Socialization - France

Islam and politics - France

France Politics and government

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Series Editors' Preface; Acknowledgements; Glossary; Introduction: at the Funeral; The War of Symbols: a Chronicle of a Debate Foretold; Chahdortt Djavann: Assimilation as Liberation; Fadela Amara: Assimilation as Social Reform; Organizations and Institutions; Tariq Ramadan: an Islamic Liberation Theology; Houria Bouteldja: a Native in the Republic; After the Funeral; Epilogue; Notes; Select Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Provides a critical perspective on Muslim politics and experiences in contemporary France. Drawing from the work of four Muslim thinkers and activists, this title examines issues such as the veil, integration, the role of the school, the traditions of the French republic, and the legacy of the French empire.