Islam, secularism, and liberal democracy : toward a democratic theory for Muslim societies /

"Islam, Secularism, and Liberal Democracy argues for a rethinking of democratic theory so that it incorporates the variable of religion in the development of liberal democracy. In the process, it proves that an indigenous theory of Muslim secularism is not only possible, but is a necessary requ...

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Main Author: Hashemi, Nader, 1966- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Series:OUP E-Books.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Islam, Secularism, and Liberal Democracy argues for a rethinking of democratic theory so that it incorporates the variable of religion in the development of liberal democracy. In the process, it proves that an indigenous theory of Muslim secularism is not only possible, but is a necessary requirement for the advancement of liberal democracy in Muslim societies."--Jacket
Physical Description:1 online resource (xix, 280 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0195321243
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