Salafism in Yemen - Transnationalism and Religious Identity

This book offers an original approach to Salafism taking into account the internal dynamics of the Yemeni branch of the movement as well as its relationship to its complex and evolving context. Laurent Bonnefoy focuses on the allegedly apolitical Salafi doctrine but most importantly references the everyday practices of its followers.

Summary

This book offers an original approach to Salafism taking into account the internal dynamics of the Yemeni branch of the movement as well as its relationship to its complex and evolving context. Laurent Bonnefoy focuses on the allegedly apolitical Salafi doctrine but most importantly references the everyday practices of its followers.

Product details

• Authors: Laurent Bonnefoy, Bonnefoy Laurent
• Publisher: Hurst Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.01.2012
• EAN: 9781849041317
• ISBN: 978-1-84904-131-7
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Islam, RELIGION / Islam / General, RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, RELIGION / Religious Intolerance, Persecution & Conflict, Yemen, Religion & politics, Religion and Politics, Religious intolerance, persecution and conflict, Religious intolerance, persecution & conflict