The Muslim Brotherhood in Europe

The Muslim Brotherhood in Europe
ISBN-10
0199327637
ISBN-13
9780199327638
Category
Political Science
Pages
224
Language
English
Published
2013-01-08
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Authors
Roel Meijer, Edwin Bakker

Description

Scholars have long debated the intentions of the Muslim Brotherhood in the Middle East. Some claim the organization supports terrorism, while others believe it is a positive force for democratization. Though the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe has attracted less attention, many feel they understand the group just as well. They assume it is closely tied to its Middle Eastern counterpart, with detractors regarding it to be a suspicious, secretive, and centrally-led organization increasing the alienation of Europe's Muslims. Sympathizers, on the other hand, see it as a moderate, westernized, and fully-integrated force for good. This volume complicates both these views, with experts providing richer and more impartial perspectives on the critical issues relating to Europe's Muslim Brotherhood. It follows the growth and operation of these organizations within different European contexts and captures their highly specific relationship with non-Muslim media and authority figures.

Other editions

Similar books