The Shia revival
Subtitle: how conflicts within Islam will shape the future
By: Vali Nasr
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Norton; W. W. Norton
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 287
ISBN-13: 9780393062113
Subjects: Politics and government; Histoire; Islam and politics; Shīʻah; Islam et politique; Politieke conflicten; Relations; Chiisme; Politique et gouvernement; Sunnites; Schiiten; Sjiʻisme; Aspect politique; Sunniten; History
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-268) and index.
Table of contents: title: The other Islam : who are the Shia?; title: The making of Shia politics; title: The fading promise of nationalism; title: Khomeini's moment; title: The battle of Islamic fundamentalisms; title: The tide turns; title: Iraq : the first Arab Shia state; title: The rise of Iran; title: The battle for the Middle East.