Displaying 1 of 1 2006 Format: Book Author: Nasr, Seyyed Vali Reza, 1960- Title: The Shia revival : how conflicts within Islam will shape the future / Vali Nasr. Edition: 1st ed. Publisher, Date: New York : Norton, ©2006. Description: 287 pages : map ; 22 cm Summary: Considers the ways in which struggles between the Shia and Sunni in the Middle East will affect the region's future, offering insight into the power conflicts between Iran and Saudi Arabia for political and spiritual leadership of the Muslim world. Subjects: Shīʻah -- Political aspects -- Middle East. Islam and politics -- Middle East -- History -- 20th century. Shīʻah -- Relations -- Sunnites. Sunnites -- Relations -- Shīʻah. Middle East -- Politics and government -- 1979- Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-268) and index. Contents: The other Islam : who are the Shia? -- The making of Shia politics -- The fading promise of nationalism -- Khomeini's moment -- The battle of Islamic fundamentalisms -- The tide turns -- Iraq : the first Arab Shia state -- The rise of Iran -- The battle for the Middle East. Web Site: Table of contents LCCN: 2006012361 ISBN: 0393062112 9780393062113 9780393329681 0393329682 Other Number: 66463741 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 178370 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 297.8 Nasr Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
