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Islam, Politics and Pluralism: Theory and Practice in Turkey, Jordan, Tunisia and Algeria
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Islam, Politics and Pluralism: Theory and Practice in Turkey, Jordan, Tunisia and Alberia |
Very well done almost pamphlet-sized volume that very concisely describes the rise of Islamism in MENA in general, the trajectory of Islamist movements in the countries listed, and their interplay with notions of electoral politics and movement towards representative democracy in the same. Ultimately she makes a compelling (if not airtight) argument that perhaps the best way to moderate Islamist movements (and the only way to move forwards towards true democracy in the region) is to include them within the democratic framework, as Turkey has successively done.
Posted by raf* at April 3, 2007 07:57 PM
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In what manner not airtight?
Posted by: The Lounsbury at April 14, 2007 08:19 PM
Been awhile since I read it ( and despite the tag, I wrote the above ), but I recall some questions in my mind if all of those movements are amenable to democratic pressure. And to be fair she raises the same issue as re:Algeria - whether or not an election that freely included Islamists as the winning slate would be an issue of "one man, one vote, one time."
I ultimately buy her argument that it is the way to go, for a number of reasons. I'm just more than prepared for it still fail in any given circumstance, also for any number of reasons ( which would vary depending on the vcountry and political culture/climate ).
Posted by: Tamerlane at April 18, 2007 07:48 PM
I want to know how I can become a politics member
Posted by: Anonymous at January 31, 2008 12:34 PM
