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1 online resource (ix, 196 pages). |
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text file |
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PDF |
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polychrome |
| Series |
Palgrave politics of identity and citizenship series
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Palgrave politics of identity and citizenship series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
European social movements have increasingly joined forces to unite in their opposition to neo-liberal globalisation and austerity, mobilizing thousands of people in the process. But how do such progressive movements, traditionally populated by secular left-wing activists, deal with religious pluralism and the novel reality of those who identify as Muslims? In this book, Timothy Peace uses the example of the alter-globalisation movement, characterised by the slogan 'Another world is possible', to explain why social movement leaders in Britain and France reacted so differently to the emergence of Muslim activism. It examines why the reference to religion posed such a dilemma for some, while for others it constituted an opportunity. The book provides a unique contribution to our understanding of political participation amongst Muslim minorities today whilst also situating their involvement historically, thereby demonstrating the effective continuity between the migrant struggles of the first generation and those of their children, who grew up as European citizens. It also suggests that the role of religion should not be overestimated, arguing that Muslim activists are fundamentally no different to others in the movement. |
| Contents |
Introduction: Muslims and social movements in Europe -- The development of the alter-globalisation movement -- Muslim political participation and mobilisation in Britain and France -- Muslim participation in the alter-globalisation movement -- Motivations for participating in the movement -- Reactions to Muslim participation -- Outcomes and consequences of Muslim participation -- Conclusion: the future of Muslim political activism in Europe. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Muslims -- Europe -- Politics and government.
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Muslims. |
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Europe. |
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Politics and government. |
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Political participation -- Europe.
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Political participation. |
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Anti-globalization movement.
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Social movements -- Europe.
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Islamic studies -- Europe. |
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Anti-globalization movement. |
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Political activism -- Europe. |
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Social movements. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- Political Advocacy. |
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Muslims -- Politics and government. |
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Social groups: religious groups & communities -- Europe -- Islamic. |
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Political activism -- Europe -- Islamic. |
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Society. |
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Social movements. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Peace, Timothy. European Social Movements and Muslim Activism. Houndmills, Basingstoke Hampshire ; New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2015 9781137463999 (DLC) 2015002343 (OCoLC)902659566 |
| ISBN |
9781137464002 (electronic book) |
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1137464003 (electronic book) |
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1349560308 |
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9781349560301 |
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9781137463999 |
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1137463996 |
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9781137464019 |
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1137464011 |
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9781349560301 (print) |
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1137463996 |
| Standard No. |
10.1057/9781137464002 |
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