Islam and Violence in the Modern Era

Milton-Edwards, Beverley

This book examines dimensions of Islam and violence within wider debates about politics, history, faith, power and struggle both within Muslims' realms and outside. It explores the motif of violence in its myriad aspects including debates about sacrifice, private and public violence, responses and reactions, as well as suicide and martyrdom.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2006-03-21

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349540631

DOI: 10.1057/9780230625570

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 236