Fundamentalism: A Very Short Introduction

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Malise Ruthven (Freelance writer and journalist, and Visiting Professor at the University of California, San Diego.)

Fundamentalism

A Very Short Introduction

Malise Ruthven (Freelance writer and journalist, and Visiting Professor at the University of California, San Diego.)

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Oxford University Press
01 April 2007

Religion: general; Politics & government; Comparative politics; Political ideologies; International relations; Political activism

Series: Very Short Introductions

Malise Ruthven tackles the polemic and stereotypes

surrounding this complex phenomenon - one that eludes sim today, a conclusion impossible to ignore since the events in New York on September 11 2001. But what does 'fundamentalism' really mean?

Since it was coined by American Protestant evangelicals in the 1920s, the use of the term 'fundamentalist' has expanded to include a diverse range of radical conservatives and ideological purists, not all religious. Fundamentalism could now mean both militant Israeli settlers as well as the Islamist radicals who oppose them, it can mean Christians, Hindus, animal liberationists, and even Buddhist nationalists.

Ruthven investigates fundamentalism's historical, social, religious, political, and ideological roots, and tackles the polemic and stereotypes surrounding this complex phenomenon - one that eludes simple definition, yet urgently needs to be understood.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

By: Malise Ruthven (Freelance writer and journalist and Visiting Professor at the University of California San Diego.)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 110mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 152g
ISBN: 9780199212705
ISBN 10: 0199212708
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 01 April 2007
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Fundamentalism: A Very Short Introduction

Stimulating. Roger Hardy, New Statesman Review from previous edition 'Ruthven's careful analysis of the phenomena ... provides a much-needed mental map [from] one of today's most perceptive observers and historians of religion.' Guardian '...powerful stuff ... this book is perceptive and important.' Observer This is a gentle, civilised book, written with some style. I enjoyed reading it. Sasthi Brata, Spectator 10/04/2004 The first clear definition of this indispensable yet misused term. Anoush Ehteshami, University of Durham ... an important contribution to the current political and cultural debates about Islam and the West, religious extremism, and the changing identity of supposedly secular societies. R. Scott Appleby, University of Notre Dame