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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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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 |
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