The Phenomenology of Community Activism
Muslim Civil Society Organisations in Australia
$52.99
- Paperback
277 pages
- Release Date
1 December 2015
Summary
The Phenomenology of Community Activism provides an experientially-based understanding of Muslim civil society organisations (MCSOs) in Australia.
This book explores how MCSOs have responded to the challenges of the Australian socio-political context, the perceived impact of these experiences, and how Islam is manifested within the contexts of these experiences. In contrast to much publicised jihadist and radical groups, MCSOs are far more representative of Muslim communities and inte…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780522869255 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0522869254 |
| Author: | Nora Amath |
| Publisher: | Melbourne University Press |
| Imprint: | Melbourne University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 277 |
| Release Date: | 1 December 2015 |
| Weight: | 296g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 134mm x 15mm |
| Series: | Islamic Studies |
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About The Author
Nora Amath
Nora Amath completed her PhD at Griffith University, looking at how Muslim civil society organisations have responded to the socio-political context in Australia. Nora’s academic interest includes Muslims in the West, the sociology of Islam and community development. She is also highly active in human rights advocacy, community work and international development, including interfaith understanding, and has received a number of awards for her efforts.
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