Description |
xviii, 342 p. : ill. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-324) and index. |
Contents |
Part I. Being Muslim in France. 1. The steady integration of France's most recent and largest minority ; 2. Patterns of exclusion and inclusion in French society ; 3. From religion to identity : 1,001 ways of being Muslim ; 4. Islamic organizations and leaders in France -- Part II. From Muslims into French citizens : Muslims and public policy. 5. Liberte, egalite-- laicite : creation of the French Council of the Muslim Religion ; 6. Intolerance or integration? The ban on religious symbols in public schools ; 7. An assessment of French policy responses -- Part III. The Politics of Islam in France and Europe. 8. The pursuit of the Muslim vote and its impact on foreign policy ; 9. Anti-Semitism among Muslims and the rise of communautarisme ; 10. The threat of terrorism and the French response ; 11. Conclusion. |
Summary |
"Portrays the more complex reality of Muslim integration into French politics and society. Special attention devoted to the policies developed by successive French governments to encourage integration and discourage extremism"--Provided by publisher. |
Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
Subject |
Muslims -- Cultural assimilation -- France.
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Muslims -- France -- Political activity.
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Muslims -- Socialization -- France.
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Islam -- France.
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Islamic fundamentalism -- France.
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Islam and politics -- France.
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France -- Politics and government.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Vaisse, Justin.
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ProQuest (Firm)
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ISBN |
0815751524 |
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0815751508 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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0815751516 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Standard No. |
9780815751502 |
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9780815751519 |
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