Islam in the political process

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Title:	Islam in the political process
Editor:	Piscatori, James P.
Chapter(s):	Present
Year:	1983
Pages:	239
Language:	English
City of publisher:	London
Publisher:	Royal Institute of International Affairs
ISBN:	0521249414; 0521274346
Geographic term:	Islamic countries
Subjects:	Islam Church and State
Abstract:	Result of a conference on the roles that Islam plays in the political process of several countries in Africa, Asica and the Middle East. In order to emphasize domestic policies, little attention has been given to international issues. An introduction by the editor is folowed by 10 studies and a conclusion by Albert HOURANI. there are four contributions on Africa: Fouad AJAMI - In the pharaoh's shadow: religion and authority in Egypt. Alexander S. CUDSI - Islam and politics in the Sudan. Jean-Claude VATIN - Popular puritanism versus state reformism: Islam in Algeria. Donal B. CRUISE O'BRIEN - Sufi politics in Senegal.