Hindu-Muslim Relations: What Europe Might Learn from India

ISBN-13: 9781138625471 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 142 str.

Jorg Friedrichs

Opis

This book reconstructs Hindu–Muslim relations from a European standpoint. Drawing from the Indian context, the author explores options for Western Europe ¾ a region grappling with the refugee crisis and populist reactions to growing Muslim minorities. Engaging and accessible, it speaks to a broad audience of concerned citizens and policy makers.

Spis treści

Preface. Acknowledgments. 1. Inciting Europe’s Imagination 2. Hindu–Muslim Relations as a Social Drama 3. The Quest for a Hindu Nation 4. The Muslim Quest for Accommodation 5. Secularism under Siege 6. The Common Man – or Woman! 7. Raison de Civilisation 8. Where to Go from Here. Appendix. References. Index

O autorze

Jörg Friedrichs is Associate Professor of Politics at the University of Oxford, UK. He grew up and started his career in Germany. Before coming to Oxford in 2007, he also lived in Italy and Spain. His interests include political sociology, international relations, religion and politics. He has published five books. His articles have appeared in many journals including International Organization, International Theory and Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs.