The Alawis of Syria - War, Faith and Politics in the Levant

The Alawis of Syria provides a wide-ranging exploration of the cultural and historical hinterland of Syria's powerful Shia minority, from loyalist gangs (Shabiha) to outspoken critics of the regime. Themes covered include religious practice, social identities, and relations to the Ba'ath party, the Syrian state, and the military apparatus.

Summary

The Alawis of Syria provides a wide-ranging exploration of the cultural and historical hinterland of Syria's powerful Shia minority, from loyalist gangs (Shabiha) to outspoken critics of the regime. Themes covered include religious practice, social identities, and relations to the Ba'ath party, the Syrian state, and the military apparatus.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Kerr
• Assisted by: Michael E. Kerr (Editor), Kerr Michael E. (Editor), Craig Larkin (Editor), Larkin Craig (Editor)
• Publisher: Hurst Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.10.2015
• EAN: 9781849043991
• ISBN: 978-1-84904-399-1
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Minority Studies, Syria, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, Islamic Studies, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Biracial & Multiracial Studies, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities