Islamism, Crisis and Democratization

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Islamism, Crisis and Democratization

Implications of the World Values Survey for the Muslim World

Social groups: religious groups and communities Sociology Social research and statistics Anthropology Politics and government Political science and theory Islam

Authors: Hussein Solomon, Arno Tausch

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Collection: Perspectives on Development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 22nd August 2019

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 9 Mb

ISBN: 9783030228491


Overview

This book systematically assesses the value systems of active Muslims around the globe. Based on a multivariate analysis of recent World Values Survey data, it sheds new light on Muslim opinions and values in countries such as Indonesia, Iran, Tunisia, Egypt and Turkey.

Context and Findings

Due to a lack of democratic traditions, sluggish economic growth, escalating religiously motivated violence, and dissatisfaction with ruling elites in many Muslim countries, the authors identify a crisis and return to conservative values in the Muslim world, including anti-Semitism, religious and sexual intolerance, and views on democracy and secularism, business and economic matters.

Recommendations

Based on these observations, they offer recommendations for policymakers and civil societies in Muslim countries on how to move towards tolerance, greater democratization and more rapid economic growth.

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