Islam and the politics of secularism: the Caliphate and Middle Eastern modernization in the early 20th century

Islam and politics in the Middle East -- Modernization and Islam in the Ottoman Empire -- The Caliphate question: historical and discursive context -- Secularization of politics and discourse in the Caliphal center (1908-1916) -- World War I, European colonialism and the Caliphate's periphery (...

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Main Author: Ardıç, Nurullah (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London [u.a.] Routledge 2012
In: SOAS Routledge studies on the Middle East (16)
Year: 2012
Series/Journal:SOAS Routledge studies on the Middle East 16
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ottoman Empire / Caliphate / Islam / Secularism / History 1800-1924
Further subjects:B Caliphate History 20th century
B Secularization
B Islamische Länder / Islamische Welt Turkey Caliphate Islam Politics Political change Secularization History
B Islamic countries
B History
B Secularism (Turkey) History 20th century
B Turkey
B Islam
B Political change
B Islam and politics (Turkey)
B Politics
B Caliphate
B Turkey Politics and government 1909-1918
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Summary:Islam and politics in the Middle East -- Modernization and Islam in the Ottoman Empire -- The Caliphate question: historical and discursive context -- Secularization of politics and discourse in the Caliphal center (1908-1916) -- World War I, European colonialism and the Caliphate's periphery (1914-1920) -- Abolition of the Caliphate: religious justification of a secular reform (1919-1924) -- Islam and modernity: confrontation or accommodation?
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0415671663