Patriotic ayatollahs: nationalism in post-Saddam Iraq
Introduction : the making and unmaking of Iraq -- The ayatollahs and the struggle to maintain legitimacy in the new public sphere -- Sistani, guardian of the democratic process -- Sistani, a guide only -- Quietists turned activists? -- Local and regional sectarian narratives -- Conclusion : rethinki...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Ithaca
Cornell University Press
2018
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| In: | Year: 2018 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Nedjef
/ Shi'ah
/ Ayatollah
/ Nationalism
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| Further subjects: | B
Nationalism (Iraq)
History 21st century
B Conflict B Islam and politics (Iraq) History 21st century B Panarabism B Political system B Ulama Political activity (Iraq) History 21st century B Effects B Islam and politics B Religious leader B Iraq B Iraq Politics and government 2003- B Internal policy |
| Summary: | Introduction : the making and unmaking of Iraq -- The ayatollahs and the struggle to maintain legitimacy in the new public sphere -- Sistani, guardian of the democratic process -- Sistani, a guide only -- Quietists turned activists? -- Local and regional sectarian narratives -- Conclusion : rethinking religion and politics : Iraq and beyond |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-206) and index |
| ISBN: | 1501715216 |