Author: | Simona E. Merati | ISBN: | 9783319535203 |
Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | June 1, 2017 |
Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
Author: | Simona E. Merati |
ISBN: | 9783319535203 |
Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
Publication: | June 1, 2017 |
Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
Language: | English |
This book offers a novel interpretation of Russian contemporary discourse on Islam and its influence on Russian state policies. It shifts the analytical perspective from the discussion about Russia's Islam as a potential security threat to a more comprehensive view of the relationships of Muslims with Russia as a state and a civilization. The work demonstrates how many Muslims increasingly express a sense of belonging to Russia and are increasingly willing to contribute to state building processes.
This book offers a novel interpretation of Russian contemporary discourse on Islam and its influence on Russian state policies. It shifts the analytical perspective from the discussion about Russia's Islam as a potential security threat to a more comprehensive view of the relationships of Muslims with Russia as a state and a civilization. The work demonstrates how many Muslims increasingly express a sense of belonging to Russia and are increasingly willing to contribute to state building processes.