Routledge Handbook of Political Islam

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<P>This updated, second edition of the <I>Handbook of Political Islam</I> covers a range of political actors that use Islam to advance their cause. While they share the ultimate vision of establishing a political system governed by Islam, their tactics and methods can be very different. Capturing this diversity, this volume also sheds light on some of the less-known experiences from South East Asia to North Africa. </P><P></P><P>Drawing on expertise from some of the top scholars in the world, the chapters examine the main issues surrounding political Islam across the world, including:</P><UL><P><LI>Theoretical foundations of political Islam</LI><P></P><P><LI>Historical background</LI><P></P><P><LI>Geographical spread of Islamist movements</LI><P></P><P><LI>Political strategies adopted by Islamist groups</LI><P></P><P><LI>Terrorism</LI><P></P><P><LI>Attitudes towards democracy</LI><P></P><P><LI>Relations between Muslims and the West in the international sphere</LI><P></P><P><L