A Lebanon Defied: Musa Al-sadr And The Shi'a Community

by Majed Halawi

Overview

A Lebanon Defied focuses on the constitutive role of the Shi'a masses in the movement led by Sayyid Musa al-Sadr in Lebanon. It explores the origins of this Shi'a movement and its determination to become a major participant in a sharply reformed Lebanese polity. .

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367162238
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/07/2020
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	5.88(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction — The Shi’a in Lebanese History — Shi’a Society by Numbers — Traditionalism and Revolution — Leader and Movement — Mythos and Praxis — Conclusion — Appendixes

Editorial Reviews

Traces the political awakening of the Shi'a community and their rise to prominence in Lebanon during the 1980s, emphasizing the leadership role of Musa al-Sadr. Reviews their cultural background, their flight to Beirut from Israeli/Palestinian conflict in the south, their modernization, the revolutionary paradigm around which they coalesced, and their role in both Lebanese and regional politics. Includes a glossary without pronunciation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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