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100			_a"Means, Gordon P"
245		0	_aPolitical islam in Southeast Asia
260			_aNew Delhi
260			_bViva books
260			_c2011
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520			_aGordon Means traces the evolution of Islamic politics in Southeast Asia, ranging from the early arrival of Islam in the region to the challenges it generates and faces, today.Means’s analysis encompasses the events and actions shaping Islamic politics, as well as the impact of Islamic politics on government and pubic policy outcomes. It also offers insightful answers to such questions as: How was the Islam that first came to Southeast Asia shaped by four centuries of colonial rule? Are democracy and political Islam compatible? Is Islamic radicalism gaining ground in the region and what are its prospects for establishing a system of Islamic governance? Is there open opposition to radical Islam? A fundamental issue raised in the book is whether contemporary regimes in the region have the capacity to address key issues of economic and social equity, not only to meet basic needs, but also to compete effectively in a globalized world economy. About the Author Gordon Means is professor emeritus of political science at McMaster University. His publications include Malaysian Politics: The Second Generation and The Past in Southeast Asia’s Present, as well as the coedited Temiar-English, English-Temiar Dictionary and Sengoi-English, English-Sengoi Dictionary.
650			_aIslamic politics
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