Transnational Muslim Politics: Reimagining the Umma (Routledge Research in Transnationalism)

This book analyzes Islam as a form of 'travelling theory' in the context of contemporary global transformations such as diasporic communities, transnational social movements, global cities and information technologies. Peter Mandaville examines how 'globalization' is manifested as lived experience through a discussion of debates over the meaning of Muslim identity, political community and the emergence of a 'critical Islam'. This radical book argues that translocal forces are leading the emergence of a wider Muslim public sphere. Now available in paperback, it contains a new preface setting the debates in the context of September 11th. This Provocative, Ground-breaking Book Analyses Islam As A Form Of 'travelling Theory' In The Context Of Such Contemporary Global Transformations. Peter Mandaville Examines How 'globalisation' Is Manifested As Lived Experience Through A Discussion Of Debates Over The Meaning Of Muslim Identity, Political Community And The Emergence Of Something Like A 'critical Islam'. He Argues That Translocal Forces Are Leading To The Emergence Of A Wider Muslim Public Sphere. Furthermore, The Critical Discourses Enabled By This Translocal Space Amount To A Reconceptualisation And Reimagining Of The Umma. This Edition Includes A New Preface Placing The Book In A Post-september 11 Context. It Will Be Invaluable For Researchers In International Relations, Islamic Studies, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Religion And Politics.--book Jacket. A Note On Style And Transliteration -- Preface To Paperback Edition -- Preface -- Introduction -- Beyond Disciplinary Boundaries : International Relations And Translocal Politics -- Before, During And After The West : Islam, Muslims And The Umma -- Modes Of Translocality : Travelling Theory, Hybridity, Diaspora -- Living Islam : Politics And Community In The Muslim Diaspora -- Transnational Public Spheres : Information And Communication Technologies In The Muslim World -- Reimagining The Umma? Peter Mandaville. Originally Presented As The Author's Thesis (doctoral--university Of Kent). Includes Bibliographical References (p. [192]-226) And Index. Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 A note on style and transliteration......Page 10 Preface......Page 12 Introduction......Page 16 Beyond disciplinary boundaries: international relations and translocal politics......Page 20 Before, during and after the West: Islam, Muslims and the umma......Page 68 Modes of translocality: travelling theory, hybridity, diaspora......Page 98 Living Islam: politics and community in the Muslim diaspora......Page 123 Transnational public spheres: information and communication technologies in the Muslim world......Page 167 Reimagining the umma?......Page 193 Notes......Page 207 Bibliography......Page 230 Glossary......Page 242 Index......Page 244