Laurence, Jonathan.
Integrating Islam political and religious challenges in contemporary France / [electronic resource] : Jonathan Laurence, Justin Vaisse. - Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2006. - xviii, 342 p. : ill.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-324) and index.
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. Liberté, égalité-- laïcité : 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.
"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.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2009.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
Muslims--Cultural assimilation--France.
Muslims--Political activity.--France
Muslims--Socialization--France.
Islam--France.
Islamic fundamentalism--France.
Islam and politics--France.
France--Politics and government.
Electronic books.
DC34.5.M87 / L38 2006eb
Integrating Islam political and religious challenges in contemporary France / [electronic resource] : Jonathan Laurence, Justin Vaisse. - Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2006. - xviii, 342 p. : ill.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-324) and index.
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. Liberté, égalité-- laïcité : 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.
"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.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2009.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
Muslims--Cultural assimilation--France.
Muslims--Political activity.--France
Muslims--Socialization--France.
Islam--France.
Islamic fundamentalism--France.
Islam and politics--France.
France--Politics and government.
Electronic books.
DC34.5.M87 / L38 2006eb