This book focuses on the radical changes in the Arab world. It describes how a process similar to the organic development of the secular state in Europe was interrupted in the Middle East by Western colonialism, which led to the reassertion of Islam as the sole source of political legitimacy. .
By:
Tamara Sonn Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 147mm,
Weight: 367g ISBN:9780367162054 ISBN 10: 0367162059 Pages: 266 Publication Date:07 December 2020 Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Primary
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction: The Development of Secularism 2. Islamic Decentralization and Initial Responses 3. The Ottoman Interlude 4. The Emergence of National Self-Awareness in Syria and Egypt 5. The Arab Revolt and Its Aftermath 6. The Legacy of Interwar Political Developments 7. The Legacy of Interwar Religious Developments 8. Straining Traditional Models 9. Trends and Prospects for the Future