Transformation of the Muslim world in the 21st century / edited by Muhammed Hüseyin Mercan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mercan, Muhammed Hüseyin, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islamic countries--History--21st century.

Islamic countries.

Islamic countries--Social conditions--21st century.

Islamic countries--Politics and government--21st century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (188 p.)

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, England : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2016.

Summary:

In addition to the important breaking points of the last century - such as the abolition of the Caliphate, the World Wars, the Cold War, the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Iranian Revolution and the foundation of a 'New World Order' which directly affected Muslim societies - the new conjuncture formed in the wake of the 9/11 attacks brought about various structural problems and changes in the Muslim world. Political and economic developments in the last ten years in particular have brought many Muslim countries to the edge of crisis. Along with political, economic and social issues, the fac

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed June 16, 2016).

ISBN:

1-4438-9000-6

OCLC:

945752052