Muslims and the State in Britain, France, and Germany

by J. Christopher Soper and Joel S. Fetzer

Book Overview

European governments must struggle with assimilating Muslim newcomers into their countries, with so many more now living in Western Europe. Britain, France, and Germany have dealt with the related problems differently. This book explains why their policies differ and proposes ways of ensuring the successful incorporation of practicing Muslims into liberal democracies. Resolving their issues has become all the more urgent in the aftermath of the terrorist...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521535395
• ISBN13: 9780521535397
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Anatony of a social conflict

The exodus of Muslims to Europe, France and Sweden in particulat has altered the ethnic/national face of culture in these two countries. The recent street protestations and Muslim mass marches are one of the manifestations of an Islamic anger toward European social principles and values. Islamists are empowered to alter - even - curricula in virtue of the increasing numbers of faculty and student body in European universities. The situation is critical. The economical consequences are to be immediately evaluated. Islamic dogma governs the daily aspect of a Musliman. Would the followers of Mohammad finally induce in the European way of life a nomadic Islamic culture? Very possible. The political system in France, Britain and Sweden allow legal alien residents to influence legislation. You will read more about this dilemma in this book.