Format:
XXII, 301 S
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graph. Darst
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24 cm
ISBN:
0520083687
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0520083695
Series Statement:
Comparative studies on Muslim societies 19
Content:
In this groundbreaking study, Seyyed Vali Reza Nasr examines the origins, historical development, and political strategies of one of the oldest and most influential Islamic revival movements, the Jama'at-i Islami of Pakistan. He focuses on the inherent tension between the movement's idealized vision of the nation as a holy community based in Islamic law and its political agenda of socioeconomic change for Pakistani society. Nasr's work goes beyond the exploration of a single party to examine the diverse sociopolitical roots of contemporary Islamic revivalism, challenging many of the standard interpretations about political expressions of Islam.--Publisher description
Content:
In this groundbreaking study, Seyyed Vali Reza Nasr examines the origins, historical development, and political strategies of one of the oldest and most influential Islamic revival movements, the Jama'at-i Islami of Pakistan. He focuses on the inherent tension between the movement's idealized vision of the nation as a holy community based in Islamic law and its political agenda of socioeconomic change for Pakistani society. Nasr's work goes beyond the exploration of a single party to examine the diverse sociopolitical roots of contemporary Islamic revivalism, challenging many of the standard interpretations about political expressions of Islam.--Publisher description
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-290) and index
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Pt. 1.History and Development.1.The Quest for a Holy Community.2.From Holy Community to Political Party -- Pt. 2.Structure and Social Base.3.Organization.4.Social Base -- Pt. 3.Politics.5.Prelude to Pakistan, 1941-1947.6.Entering the Political Process, 1947-1958.7.The Secular State, 1958-1971.8.The Bhutto Years, 1971-1977.9.Accommodation and Opposition, 1977-1988.10.The Rebirth of Democracy, 1988-1993.11.Islamic Revivalism in the Political Process.
Language:
English
Keywords:
Jamaat-e Islami
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