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"This book is an accessible and comprehensive account of political Islam in the contemporary world. Providing a broad introduction to all major aspects of the interface of Islam and politics, it combines an accessible style with sufficient depth for the academic classroom. Drawing on insights from comparative politics and Islamic studies, this book explains the complex interaction between Islam, society, the state, and processes of globalization. Preserving the previous editions' strong focus on key concepts from Islamic history as they relate to contemporary political Islam, this new edition includes coverage of important developments and updated country overviews from the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe and North America"--

The historical relationship between Islam and politics in West Africa, focusing especially on how Islam was used as a symbol and an instrument of traditional political rule. The role of Islam and Muslim scholar/warriors in the politics of precolonial West Africa. The political role of Islam in the colonial empires of France and Britain in the region. The political use of Islam in post-colonial African diplomacy and state-building. (DÜI-Ott)

Constantine reviews 'Islam and Politics in Central Asia' by Mehrdad Haghayeghi.