Islam and the State in Myanmar : muslim-buddhist relations and the politics of Belonging

Islam and the State in Myanmar : muslim-buddhist relations and the politics of Belonging [342.591085297]

by Melissa Crouch
  • Publisher: Oxford university press - 2016
  • Subjects:

    • Burma

    • Islam and the state

    • Buddhism

    • Religion Islam

    • Political activities - Islam

  • Call No. : 342.591085297 CRI
  • Accession Number(ACC): 7214

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This volume explores the relation between Islam and the state in Buddhist-majority Myanmar from both an empirical and a comparative perspective. It provides an informed response to contemporary issues facing the Muslim communities of Myanmar, furthering knowledge of the interaction between state institutions, government policies, and society past and the present. The book provides scholarly insights into the politics of belonging for Muslims in Myanmar while emphasizing the inherent diversity within and among Muslim communities. It brings together perspectives from experts of a diverse array of disciplines-religious studies, international relations, political science, history, Islamic studies, law, and anthropology.