THE MYTH OF THE CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS by Chiara Bottici, Benoit Challand ( 9781136951176 )

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THE MYTH OF THE CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS

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ISBN 10:

1136951172

ISBN 13:

9781136951176

Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

11 January, 2013

Series:

Routledge Advances in Middle East and Islamic Studies

Pages:

178

Synopsis:

While globalization unifies the world, divisions re-emerge within it in the form of a spectacular separation between Islam and the West. How can it be that Huntington's contested idea of a clash of civilizations became such a powerful political myth through which so many people look at the world? Bottici and Challand disentangle such a process of myth-making both in the West and in Muslim majority countries, and call for a renewed critical attitude towards it. By analysing a process of elaboration of this myth that took place in academic books, arts and media, comics and Hollywood films, they show that the clash of civilizations has become a cognitive scheme through which people look at the world, a practical image on the basis of which they act on it, as well as a drama which mobilizes passions and emotions. Written in a concise and accessible way, this book is a timely and valuable contribution to the academic literature, and more generally, to the public debate. As such, it will be an important reference for scholars and students of political science, sociology, philosophy, cultural studies, Middle Eastern politics and Islam.

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7 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Halftones, black and white; 3 Tables,

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Routledge

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