Muslim Brotherhoods and Politics in Senegal

The strong influence of traditional and religious groups on modern politics is a significant factor in the development of many countries. Lucy Behrman focuses on the West African country of Senegal and provides a detailed investigation of the political roles of Muslim religious organizations there. She analyzes the historical conditions under which Muslim brotherhoods emerged as a political force and the ways in which the present pattern of political relations was established, and examines the contemporary function of the brotherhoods in Senegalese politics. Preface Contents Note on Transliteration Introduction Chapter 1. The Foundations of Political Power Chapter 2. The Impact of the French Chapter 3. The Power Structure and Inter-relationships of the Tariqas Chapter 4. The Political Parties and the Marabus Chapter 5. The Government and the Brotherhoods Chapter 6. The Impact of the Brotherhoods on the Government Reform Program Chapter 7. Muslim Opposition to the Brotherhoods Conclusion Appendix A. Dramatis Personae Appendix B. Statistical Exercise: Political Characteristics of the Early Twentieth-century Marabus Appendix C. The Modern Associations of the Brotherhoods: The Dahira Appendix D. Marabu Cooperatives Bibliography Index 1. The Foundations Of Political Power -- 2. The Impact Of The French -- 3. The Power Structure And Inter-relationships Of The Tariqas -- 4. The Political Parties And The Marabus -- 5. The Government And The Brotherhoods -- 6. The Impact Of The Brotherhoods On The Government Reform Program -- 7. Muslim Opposition To The Brotherhoods. [by] Lucy C. Behrman. Based On The Author's Thesis, Boston University, 1967. Bibliography: P. 203-217.