Integrating Islam political and religious challenges in contemporary France
Jonathan Laurence; Justin Vaisse
- XVIII, 342 S. graph. Darst. 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
Part I. Being Muslim in France. 1. The steady integration of France's most recent and largest minority ; 2. Patterns of exclusion and inclusion in French society ; 3. From religion to identity : 1,001 ways of being Muslim ; 4. Islamic organizations and leaders in France -- Part II. From Muslims into French citizens : Muslims and public policy. 5. Liberté, égalité-- laďcité : creation of the French Council of the Muslim Religion ; 6. Intolerance or integration? The ban on religious symbols in public schools ; 7. An assessment of French policy responses -- Part III. The Politics of Islam in France and Europe. 8. The pursuit of the Muslim vote and its impact on foreign policy ; 9. Anti-Semitism among Muslims and the rise of communautarisme ; 10. The threat of terrorism and the French response ; 11. Conclusion
"Portrays the more complex reality of Muslim integration into French politics and society. Special attention devoted to the policies developed by successive French governments to encourage integration and discourage extremism"--Provided by publisher
0815751516 pbk. : alk. paper 0815751508 cloth : alk. paper 9780815751519 : pbk. : alk. paper 9780815751502 : cloth : alk. paper
9780815751519 2006018347
013543649 UK
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