The Muslim Brotherhood: The Organization and Policies of a Global Islamist Movement

by Barry Rubin

Book Overview

The Muslim Brotherhood is the oldest and most important international Islamist group. Aside from strong organizations in Egypt, Jordan, Syria-where it provides the main opposition--and its Palestinian offshoot Hamas which rules the Gaza Strip, the Brotherhood has become active in Europe and North America. Its flexible tactics which range from terrorism through electoral participation to social welfare activities have made it a particularly effective...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230100716
• ISBN13: 9780230100718
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.2"