The landscape of the Middle East has changed dramatically since 2011; as have the political arena and the discourse around democracy. In Islam and Democracy after the Arab Spring; John L. Esposito; John Voll; and Tamara Sonn examine the state of democracy in Muslim-majority societies today. Applying a twenty-first century perspective to the question of whether Islam is "compatible" with democracy; they redirect the conversation toward a new politics of democracy that transcends both secular authoritarianism and Political Islam.While the opposition movements of the Arab Spring vary from country to country; each has raised questions regarding equality; economic justice; democratic participation; and the relationship between Islam and democracy in their respective countries. Does democracy require a secular political regime? Are religious movements the most effective opponents of authoritarian secularist regimes? Esposito; Voll; and Sonn examine these questions and shed light on how these opposition movements reflect the new global realities of media communication and sources of influence and power. Positioned for a broad readership of scholars and students; policy-makers; and media experts; Islam and Democracy after the Arab Spring will quickly become a go-to for all who watch the Middle East; inside and outside of academia.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. and nicely detailed/referenced account of the evolution of Christianity through about ...By louis d rollmannA well-written; carefully researched; and nicely detailed/referenced account of the evolution of Christianity through about 600 CE; the book is a beautiful contribution and a worthy "final act" in the life of Professor Joseph Lynch. It should be on the bookshelf of all serious students of Christianity.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic; clear; conciseBy yousefI've always wanted to know the history of Christianity and this book does exactly that! It's concise; clear; and covers everything from 100BC to ~900AD. I now know more about Christianity than a lot of my Christian friends and we even have discussion about the different milestones in Christian history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a very readable; yet brief historical account ...By Nicholas J. SotackThis is a very readable; yet brief historical account that anyone can read. Professor Lynch (unfortunately) uses the secular academic terminology of BCE/CE instead of BC/AD.
