Contributions

  • Khamis, Sahar. - Contributor

Publication

2009 - Palgrave-Macmillan, New York, N.Y, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

67,250 words, Guess

Page Count

269 pages

Identifiers

  • Internet Archiveislamdotcomconte00elna
  • ISBN-100230600352
  • ISBN-139780230600355
  • Goodreads6801687
  • LibraryThing9263267
and 6 more

Classifications

  • DDC025.06/297
  • LCCBP40.5 .E46 2009
  • LCCP87-P96JQ1758-1852GN
and 1 more
  • LCCBP40.5 .E46 2011

Description

This book analyzes the discourses and deliberations in the discussion forums of three of the most visited Islamic websites. In doing so, it explores the potential impact of the Islamic public sphere, and the re-configuration of the 'virtual umma' (Islamic community) online, on the creation of multiple identities and resistances, which manifest themselves through various Islamic sites, producing varying degrees of consensus, divergence, and negotiation in multiple contexts and across different discourses. The book also investigates the extent to which these Islamic websites have provided a venue for Muslims to freely engage in vibrant deliberations and constructive discussions among themselves, as well as with 'Others', id est, non-Muslims, about various political, economic, religious and social issues.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Palgrave macmillan series in international political communication

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