Islam, Charity, and Activism - Middle-Class Networks and Social Welfare in Egypt, Jordan, and Yemen

Informationen zum Autor Janine A. Clark Klappentext Ties of solidarity that develop along these horizontal lines foster the development of new social networks and the diffusion of new ideas. Zusammenfassung Throughout the Middle East, Islamic charities and social welfare organizations play a major role in addressing the socioeconomic needs of Muslim societies, independently of the state. This title examines the structure and dynamics of moderate Islamic institutions and their social and political impact. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preliminary Table of Contents: List of Tables and Charts Preface and Acknowledgments 1. Islamic Social Institutions, Social Movement Theory, and the Middle Classes 2. Islamic Medical Clinics in Egypt: The Operational Imperatives of ISIs and the Role of Middle Class Networks 3. The Islamic Center Charity Society in Jordan: The Benefits to the Middle Class 4. The Islah Charitable Society in Yemen: Women's Social Networks, Charity and Da'wa 5. The Significance of Being Middle Class Notes Bibliography Index

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• Authors: Janine A. Clark, Clark Janine a
• Assisted by: Mark Tessler (Editor)
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2004
• EAN: 9780253216267
• ISBN: 978-0-253-21626-7
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Indiana Series in Middle East Studies; Indiana Series in Middle East; Indiana Series in Middle East; Middle East Studies
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories