No God but God [[electronic resource] ] : Egypt and the triumph of Islam / / Geneive Abdo

• Autore: Abdo Geneive <1960->
• Pubblicazione: New York, : Oxford University Press, c2000
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (236 p.)
• Disciplina: 297/.0962/09049
• Soggetto topico: Islam - Egypt - History - 20th century; Islam and state - Egypt - 20th century; Islam and politics - Egypt - 20th century
• Soggetto geografico: Egypt Politics and government 1981-
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-214) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: 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
• Sommario/riassunto: 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
• Titolo autorizzato: No God but God
• ISBN: 1-280-50281-9; 0-19-802901-2; 1-4237-2677-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910450099703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II