The expression of an Islamic political radicalism in Britain has been
one of the most dramatic developments in recent decades. Islamic
Radicalism and Multicultural Politics explores the nature of this
phenomenon by analysing the origins of Islam and its historical contact
with Western Europe and Britain, and the emergence of Islamic political
radicalism in the Muslim world and in the West.
Tahir Abbas draws on historical analysis and contemporary case studies
to explore the post-war immigration and integration of Muslim groups,
the complex relations that exist between a secular liberal Britain and a
diverse but multifaceted Islam, and the extent of social and economic
inequalities that affect Muslims as individual citizens and in local
area communities. He shows how violent extremism among British Muslims
is in reality influenced by a range of issues, including the factors of
globalisation and contemporary politics, media and culture. Analysing
and dissecting public policy, Abbas offers suggestions for tackling the
major social, political and economic questions facing British Muslims in
the post-7/7 era.
An important contribution to the study of religion, 'race' and ethnicity
in modern Britain, this accessible work will be of interest to anyone
working in the field of Islamic studies, sociology and political
radicalism.
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