The Future of Islam in the Middle East: Fundamentalism in Egypt, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia [Hardcover]

Mahmud A. Faksh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 30, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0275951286 | ISBN-13: 978-0275951283

An important new study that assesses comparatively the future of Islamic fundamentalism in three key countries: Egypt, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia. Islamism has witnessed an upsurge and new-found zealotry and stridency in the post-Gulf War period, but its real fortunes have fallen far short of expectations, according to Mahmud Faksh. Indeed, as outlined in this work, it is now being stymied on many fronts. The book focuses on the limits of Islamic fundamentalism as a system of thought, as well as a force for changing the established order. And it shows that the threat of an Islamic avalanche—despite assorted high-profile, militant activities—is overstated, unrealistic, and lacking in credibility.

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.,."provides a good example of why theoretical engagement is necessary for accurate inquiry is area studies research."-International Journal of Middle East Studies

Book Description

An important new study that assesses comparatively the future of Islamic fundamentalism in three key countries—Egypt, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia—and argues that the threat of an Islamic avalanche is overstated, unrealistic, and lacking in credibility.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 152 pages
• Publisher: Praeger (January 30, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0275951286
• ISBN-13: 978-0275951283
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,990,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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