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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Azim Zahir (The University of Western Australia)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781032020105ISBN 10: 1032020105 Pages: 198 Publication Date: 25 September 2023 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe history of religion and state in the Maldives used to be uncharted territory, but no longer. Azim Zahir charts the history of the transformation of Islam into a modern political religion through processes of modern nation-building. Far from representing the ‘other’ to the modern state, he shows that ‘political Islam’ is among its most enduring legacies. Elizabeth Shakman Hurd, Professor of Political Science and Religious Studies, Northwestern University, USA This book is a formidable study of the interactive relationship between Islam, politics and democracy in the Maldives. It is deep and rich in its analysis of how this relationship has evolved within a framework of mutual influence among the three variables. It deserves to be read very widely not only for a very informed understanding of the Maldives’ political and religious settings, but also for lessons learned from the Maldives’ experiences that could be applicable to other parts of the Muslim world. Dr Zahir is uniquely qualified to write such a book, given his background and high academic standing. Amin Saikal, Adjunct Professor of Social Sciences, University of Western Australia Author InformationAzim Zahir is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Muslim States and Societies, the University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |