Contesting Fundamentalisms - Softcover

Carol Schick, Joann Jaffe & Ailsa M Watkinson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8187879688 ISBN 13: 9788187879688

Publisher: Aakar Books, 2006

Synopsis

A multidimensional understanding of the nature of fundamentalism is presented in this exploration of fundamentalism's manifestations in economics, nationalism, ethnic relations, gender politics, and religious practice. While religious fundamentalism has been a particularly potent cultural force in contemporary times, other spheres have been affected by this revival of extreme positions. How fundamentalism is used by the powerful to retain privileged positions and how it can be attractive to subordinate groups as a strategy for resisting oppression are among the issues discussed in this incisive examination.

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About the Author

Carol Schick is an associate professor of education at the University of Regina. JoAnn Jaffe is an associate professor of sociology and social studies at the University of Regina. Ailsa M. Watkinson is an associate professor of social work at the University of Regina.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aakar Books
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8187879688
• ISBN 13: 9788187879688
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 188