Islam and Peacemaking in the Middle East
Islam and Peacemaking in the Middle East
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Bind: Paperback
Year: 2017
Pages: 316
Size: 5.75 x 9 Inch
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.
Published in India by: Viva Books
Exclusive Distributors: Viva Books
Sales Territory: India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
"An important book, impressive in its scope, clarity, and balanced treatment of a highly complex and controversial subject. No other work compares to it."
—Sohail Hashmi, Mount Holyoke College
"This pioneering book creatively synthesizes literatures as diverse as history, law, and philosophy. Funk and Said's insights will appeal broadly to academics, students, and peacemakers."
—Sulayman S. Nyang, Howard University
Description:
Islam and Peacemaking in the Middle East begins with a set of provocative questions: How, for example, do Muslims conceive of peace? To what degree do differences in the interpretation of Islam affect the ways in which peace is sought in the contemporary Middle East? Through analysis of regional trends and case studies, the authors explore various Islamic ideas of peace and their bearing on difficult ethnic, nationalist, and civic conflicts. The result widens the parameters for serious discussion of Islam's contributions—real and potential—to ongoing negotiations.
Target Audience:
Academicians, students and researchers in the area of Middle East Conflict, Islamic and Peace Studies.
Contents:
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction
Part 1. The Context: Transformations In Islamic-Western Relations
Chapter 2: The Need for a New Story
Chapter 3: Religious Resources for Peacemaking: Engaging Islam
Part 2. Islamic Peace Paradigms
Chapter 4: Peace Through Coercion: The Problem of Force in Islamic Politics
Chapter 5: Peace Through Equity: Islamic Perspectives on a Just and Cooperative World Order
Chapter 6: Peace Through Conciliation: Forms of Islamic Conflict Resolution
Chapter 7: Peace Through Nonviolence: A Paradigm of Peaceful Striving
Chapter 8: Peace Through Universalism: Islamic Spirituality and the Culture of Peace
Part 3. Recommendations
Chapter 9: Preparing for Peace
Chapter 10: An Agenda for Islamic-Western Cooperation
Bibliography
Index
About the Book
About the Authors:
Nathan C. Funk is assistant professor of peace and conflict studies at the University of Waterloo, Canada.
Abdul Aziz Said is professor of international peace and conflict resolution and founder of the Center for Global Peace at American University.
