Islam and Tolerance in Wider Europe
Edited by Pamela Kilpadi, International Policy
Fellowships, Open Society Institute, Budapest
Islam and Tolerance in Wider Europe offers a refreshing
new look at the complex interplay between religion,
nationalism and expansionism in an increasingly globalized
world, as revealed by a new generation of open society
leaders working to build a more tolerant Europe. Each
chapter -- focusing on Western Europe, the Caucasus,
Russia, Turkey, Central Europe, and the Balkans -- includes
several essays by authors involved in the dynamic policymaking
processes transforming their countries. The authors
have not only spent many years conducting field research
investigating the issues presented, but have also participated
actively in the democratization of their own `transition'
societies. Their policy perspectives benefit from a
uniquely `inside out' rather than the usual `outside
in' orientation found in most English-language information
about their communities. Taken as a whole, the compilation
offers insightful insider stories and comparisons across
countries and regions. The results are illuminating.
"An excellent book of collected articles on tolerance
and Islam in Europe... A very timely volume, as the
EU evaluates the impact of eastern enlargement on its
future, the dilemma it faces over Turkey and the failure
of the peace process in Cyprus, and the apparent 'clash'
of cultures in Eurasia. ... This is a necessary read
for anyone who wants to understand the complex issues
surrounding religion and ethnic nationalism in greater
Europe and beyond. - Highly recommended. All
readership levels." – Choice
"Strictly addressing Eastern and Southern Europe,
this collection’s essays cover the transforming
politics and identities of the European Union, the Caucasus,
Russia, Turkey, Central Europe, and the Balkans. Contributors
include fellows and colleagues who live and work on
policy in their research area from the Open Society
Institute’s International Policy Fellowships program
(which supports policy research). This text is appropriate
for academics, policy makers, and the general public."
- Reference and User Services Quarterly
2007
203 pages
ISBN 978-1-891385-52-0 paperback $24.95 / €18.95
/ £16.99
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