Jordanian Exceptionalism: A Comparative Analysis of State-Religion Relationships in Egypt, Iran, Jordan, and Syria

by Mansoor Moaddel

Book Overview

The history of the Islamic movement in Jordan displays glaring contrasts with its counterparts in other Islamic countries like Egypt, Iran and Syria. In a marked departure from the frequent and bloody confrontations that have characterized the relationship between the state and Islamic opposition in these countries, the Jordanian Muslim Brothers have been nonviolent, and often defended the state vis-?-vis the challenges of radical ideologies. Following...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349631868
• ISBN13: 9781349631865
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"