Islam in Russia : the politics of identity and security / Shireen T. Hunter with Jeffrey L. Thomas and Alexander Melikishvili ; foreword by Ambassador James F. Collins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hunter, Shireen., author.

Contributor:

Melikishvili, Alexander.

Thomas, Jeffrey L., 1964-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islam--Russia (Federation).

Islam.

Muslims--Russia (Federation).

Muslims.

Muslims--Political activity--Russia (Federation).

Islam and politics--Russia (Federation).

Islam and politics.

Russia (Federation)--Politics and government.

Russia (Federation).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (592 pages) : illustrations, maps

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2015.

Summary:

This richly detailed study traces the shared history of Russia and Islam in expanding compass - from the Tatar civilization within the Russian heartland, to the conquered territories of the Caucasus and Central Asia, to the larger geopolitical and security context of contemporary Russia on the civilizational divide. The study's distinctive analytical drive stresses political and geopolitical relationships over time and into the very complicated present. Rich with insight, the book is also an incomparable source of factual information about Russia's Muslim populations, religious institutions, political organizations, and ideological movements.

Contents:

pt. 1. Islam in Russia, past and present : an overview

pt. 2. Identity politics in the Russian Federation : the Islamic factor

pt. 3. Russia and Islam : the Islamic factor in Russia's external relations.

Notes:

First published 2004 by M.E. Sharpe.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-315-29013-8

1-315-29011-1

1-315-29012-X

9781315290133

OCLC:

959149542