Islamic resurgence, politics and economics in contemporary Egypt

The authors explain the various Islamic currents in Egypt against the background of the political culture and the collective memory of the Egyptian society. They argue that it is not Islam that changes the Egyptian society but conversely, that the needs, aspirations and problems of contemporary Egyp...

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Published in:Zeitschrift für Afrikastudien
Main Author: Heinrich, Hans Georg 1926-2003 (Author)
Contributors: Sawi, Ali es- (Other)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: ZAST 1989
In: Zeitschrift für Afrikastudien
Year: 1989, Issue: 5, Pages: 31-45
Further subjects:B Political culture
B Islam
B Egypt Islam and politics Political culture Erneuerungsbewegung Islam
B Egypt
B Islam and politics
B Religious renewal
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Summary:The authors explain the various Islamic currents in Egypt against the background of the political culture and the collective memory of the Egyptian society. They argue that it is not Islam that changes the Egyptian society but conversely, that the needs, aspirations and problems of contemporary Egypt are reflected in the various currents. (DÜI-Hns)
ISSN:1013-8048
Contains:In: Zeitschrift für Afrikastudien