Sectarian conflict in Egypt : Coptic media, identity and representation / / Elizabeth Iskander

• Autore: Iskander Elizabeth
• Pubblicazione: New York : , : Routledge, , 2012
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (241 p.)
• Disciplina: 281/.7209051
• Soggetto topico: Christianity and politics - Egypt; Church and state - Egypt; Religion and state - Egypt
• Soggetto geografico: Egypt Church history 21st century; Egypt Religion
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: pt. 1. Copts, Copticness and the Egyptian media -- pt. 2. Copts and national representation in the Mubarak-Shenouda era -- pt. 3. Challenging regimes of representation.
• Sommario/riassunto: In light of the Egyptian uprising in early 2011, understanding the dynamics that are shaping Egyptian politics and society is more crucial than ever as Egypt seeks to re-define itself after the Mubarak era. One of the most controversial debates concerns the place of religion in Egypt's political future. This book examines the escalation in religious violence in Egypt since 2005 and the public discourses behind it, revealing some of the complex negotiations that lie behind contestations of citizenship, Muslim-Christian relations and national unity. Focusing on Egypt's largest religiou
• Titolo autorizzato: Sectarian conflict in Egypt
• ISBN: 1-280-68171-3; 9786613658654; 0-203-11920-7; 1-136-31365-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910461914303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Routledge studies in Middle Eastern politics ; ; 43.