Reconstructing Jihad amid Competing International Norms by H. Rane (English) Har

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This book examines the Israel-Palestine conflict from a constructivist perspective. It argues that in the context of international norms and identity factors, a contemporary methodology for the reconstruction of jihad is essential for achievement of a just peace.

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This book examines the Israel-Palestine conflict from a constructivist perspective. It argues that in the context of international norms and identity factors, a contemporary methodology for the reconstruction of jihad is essential for achievement of a just peace.

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Explores the impact of competing international norms in the process of conflict resolution and in so doing, integrates theory, methods and research from the fields of IR and Islamic Studies

Author Biography

HALIM RANE is the Deputy Director of the Griffith Islamic Research Unit and a lecturer in the National Centre of Excellence in Islamic Studies at Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.

Table of Contents

Author's Preface List of Abbreviations Glossary Introduction Reconstructing Jihad Chapter structure PART I: THE ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT Origin, Nature, and Progression of the Conflict The United Nations Security Council Resolutions on the Question of Palestine: A Normative Framework for a Just Resolution PART II: THEORETICAL FOUNDATION Constructivism and the Role of International Norms and Identity in Conflict Resolution Contemporary Realities and the Imperative of a Non-Violent Intifada PART III: REFORMULATION The Islamic Doctrines of War and Peace Putting Jihad into Context: Intent, Purpose, and Objectives Notes References Index

Review

"Rane writes with a knowledge and confidence of one who has thoroughly researched his study, engaging in a critical and persuasive analysis of sensitive and complex issues from the history of apartheid in South Africa, Palestinian-Israeli politics, and issues of violence and terrorism. The author's command of Islamic materials is remarkable...Few topics are as important and contested as that of violence and non-violence in Islam and especially that of jihad, its meaning and usages. Despite the importance of this topic in Islam and in Muslim politics today, very few scholars bring the nuances in their analysis and critique that are evident in this study. Rane's analysis of jihad in Islamic religious thought and history is especially impressive, providing a masterful presentation of the history and usage of the term jihad. I can think of few (actually no) presentation that offers so comprehensive an analysis both of the development of the concept of jihad and the major scholarship on jihad" - John Esposito, Professor of International Affairs and Islamic Studies, Georgetown University."The most impressive aspect of the book is the author's earnest attempt to reconstruct the concept of jihad (which means 'struggle' and is erroneously conceived in purely militarist terms) to include forms of nonviolent resistance that, he argues, would be consistent not only with Islamic scriptural and legal narratives, but with international normative frameworks as well. Drawing extensively on his familiarity with Islamic sources, he suggests that eschewing violence and adopting this new strategy would provide greater moral authority and more substantial political payoffs for Palestinians. The scholarship is rich and meticulous, the writing balanced and restrained, and the proposals bold but reasonable." - CHOICE

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"Rane writes with a knowledge and confidence of one who has thoroughly researched his study, engaging in a critical and persuasive analysis of sensitive and complex issues from the history of apartheid in South Africa, Palestinian-Israeli politics, and issues of violence and terrorism. The author's command of Islamic materials is remarkable...Few topics are as important and contested as that of violence and non-violence in Islam and especially that of jihad, its meaning and usages. Despite the importance of this topic in Islam and in Muslim politics today, very few scholars bring the nuances in their analysis and critique that are evident in this study. Rane's analysis of jihad in Islamic religious thought and history is especially impressive, providing a masterful presentation of the history and usage of the term jihad. I can think of few (actually no) presentation that offers so comprehensive an analysis both of the development of the concept of jihad and the major scholarship on jihad"--John Esposito, Professor of International Affairs and Islamic Studies, Georgetown University "The most impressive aspect of the book is the author's earnest attempt to reconstruct the concept of jihad (which means 'struggle' and is erroneously conceived in purely militarist terms) to include forms of nonviolent resistance that, he argues, would be consistent not only with Islamic scriptural and legal narratives, but with international normative frameworks as well. Drawing extensively on his familiarity with Islamic sources, he suggests that eschewing violence and adopting this new strategy would provide greater moral authority and more substantial political payoffs for Palestinians. The scholarship is rich and meticulous, the writing balanced and restrained, and the proposals bold but reasonable." -- CHOICE

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Details ISBN0230614833 Short Title RECONSTRUCTING JIHAD AMID COMP Pages 239 Language English ISBN-10 0230614833 ISBN-13 9780230614833 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2009 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Country of Publication United Kingdom Place of Publication Basingstoke AU Release Date 2009-05-19 NZ Release Date 2009-05-19 UK Release Date 2009-05-19 Illustrations XIII, 239 p. Author H. Rane Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Publication Date 2009-05-19 Alternative 9781349378562 DEWEY 956.94054 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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