"A Michael Glazier book." Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Defining fundamentalism in our contemporary world -- Understanding the cultures of fundamentalism: the power of mythology -- From cultural trauma to fundamentalism: role of religion -- Catholic fundamentalism: an analysis -- Islamic fundamentalism: responding to cultural trauma -- Fundamentalism: pastoral responses.
Summary:
For most people, fundamentalism in the modern world has become synonymous with a radical form of Islam, but fundamentalism in many shapes and forms is also very much present in Western societies. Yes, fundamentalist economic, political, nationalistic, and religious movements are aplenty in the West. Using the lens of cultural anthropology, Gerald A. Arbuckle examines fundamentalist attitudes and movements in this book, exploring why they arise and how readers can constructively respond to them.
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