From Ruling to Opposition - Islamist Movements and Non-Islamist Groups in Egypt 2011-2013

In 2013, a group of researchers had the unique chance to interview 61 Egyptian Islamists and their opponents both prior to and after Egypt's military ousted President Mursi on July 3. Up to that time, Islamists with very different political perspectives were hopeful that they would be able to realize the implementation of sharia and to create a utopian Islamic state. After the coup, many of them rejected the transformation and a number became involved in militant attacks on police, military and the judiciary. This resulted in harsh government responses. Their criticism has been muted, but they still exist. The interviews document authentic voices during this period of major political transformations. A must read for anyone who wants to understand contemporary Egypt.

About the author

Cornelis Hulsman has an MA in Development Sociology, Leiden University (1984). Held leading functions in Dutch emigration service, 1986 - 1994. Living in Egypt since 1994. With his Egyptian wife Sawsan Gabra Ayoub Khalil founder of Arab-West Report and the Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Translation. Author of several investigative reports on Muslim-Christian tensions in Egypt.

Ulrike Bechmann, Dr. theol., geb. 1958, Professorin für Religionswissenschaft, Graz.

Product details

• Authors: Cornelis Hulsman
• Assisted by: Ulrike Bechmann (Editor), Pro Dr Ulrike Bechmann und Prof Dr W (Editor), Corneli Hulsman (Editor), Cornelis Hulsman (Editor), Wolfram Reiß (Editor)
• Publisher: Tectum-Verlag
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.03.2017
• EAN: 9783828838376
• ISBN: 978-3-8288-3837-6
• No. of pages: 262
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 210 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 380 g
• Series: Anwendungsorientierte Religionswissenschaft; Anwendungsorientierte Religionswissenschaft
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works