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ISLAM IN THE DIGITAL AGE
E-JIHAD, ONLINE FATWAS AND CYBER ISLAMIC ENVIRONMENTS |
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Gary R. Bunt |
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Hardback |
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£85.00 |
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ISBN 10: |
0745320996 |
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9780745320991 |
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PLUTO PRESS |
Pub. date: |
11 July, 2003 |
Series: |
Critical Studies on Islam |
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248 |
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How the internet affects global Muslim consciousness |
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The Internet is an increasingly important source of information for many people in the Muslim world. Many Muslims in majority and minority contexts rely on the Internet as a primary source of news, information and communication about Islam. As a result, a new media culture is emerging which is having a significant impact on areas of global Muslim consciousness. Post-September 11th, this phenomenon has grown more rapidly than ever.Gary R. Bunt provides a fascinating account of the issues at stake, identifying two radical new concepts: Firstly, the emergence of e-jihad ('Electronic Jihad') originating from diverse Muslim perspectives - this is described in its many forms relating to the different definitions of 'jihad', including on-line activism (ranging from promoting militaristic activities to hacking, to co-ordinating peaceful protests) and Muslim expression post 9/11. Secondly, he discusses religious authority on the Internet - including the concept of on-line fatwas and their influence in diverse settings, and the complexities of conflicting notions of religious authority. |
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UK |
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Pluto Press |
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