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The Shia revival : how conflicts within Islam will shape the future / Vali Nasr.

Summary:

Considers the ways in which struggles between the Shia and Sunni in the Middle East will affect the region's future, offering insight into the power conflicts between Iran and Saudi Arabia for political and spiritual leadership of the Muslim world.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0393062112
  • ISBN: 9780393062113
  • Physical Description: 287 pages : map ; 22 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Norton, [2006]

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-268) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The other Islam : who are the Shia? -- The making of Shia politics -- The fading promise of nationalism -- Khomeini's moment -- The battle of Islamic fundamentalisms -- The tide turns -- Iraq : the first Arab Shia state -- The rise of Iran -- The battle for the Middle East .
Subject: ShīÊ»ah > Political aspects > Middle East.
Islam and politics > Middle East > History > 20th century.
ShīÊ»ah > Relations > Sunnites.
Sunnites > Relations > ShīÊ»ah.
Middle East > Politics and government > 1979-

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