by Fuad I . Khuri (Author)
Presents a comparative study of Islamic sects in the contemporary Arab world. This book argues that conflicts among Muslims arise from the struggle between two opposing forces: religious, doctrinaire authorities (imams) and leaders who derive their authority from power and coercion (emirs).
Format: Paperback
Pages: 270
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Saqi Books
Published: 14 Mar 2006
ISBN 10: 0863564267
ISBN 13: 9780863564260