Militant Islam: A sociology of characteristics, causes and consequences

by Stephen Vertigans

Militant Islam provides a sociological framework for understanding the rise and character of recent Islamic militancy. It takes a systematic approach to the phenomenon and includes analysis of cases from around the world, comparisons with militancy in other religions, and their causes and consequences.

The sociological concepts and theories examined in the book include those associated with social closure, social movements, nationalism,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415412455
• ISBN13: 9780415412452
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"