Muslim civic cultures and conflict resolution : the challenge of democratic federalism in Nigeria / John N. Paden

Author:: Paden, John N.
Published:: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, [2005]
Copyright Date:: ©2005
Physical Description:: xiii, 303 pages : maps ; 23 cm.

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Brookings series on U.S. policy towards the Islamic world

Contents:

Nigeria in the world -- The emergence of democratic federalism in Nigeria -- Variations in Muslim identities and values -- Emirate civic cultures -- Nonstate Muslim variations on civic culture -- National Muslim identities and values -- Challenges of the Fourth Republic (1999-2005) -- Challenges of the shari'a issue -- The shari'a issue and sociopolitical conflict -- Religious tolerance and conflict resolution -- Civic cultures and conflict resolution -- Nigeria in international perspective.

Summary:

"Examines how a diverse country with a significant Muslim population is working to make the transition to a democratic society, balancing rule-of-law concerns against rising communal tensions"--Provided by publisher.

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ISBN:

0815768176 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Note:

"A Saban Center at the Brookings Institution book"--Cover.

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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