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Author:

Sayej, Caroleen Marji, 1975- author.

Title:

Patriotic ayatollahs : nationalism in post-Saddam Iraq / Caroleen Marji Sayej.

Publisher:

Cornell University Press,

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

xv, 216 pages ; 24 cm

Subject:

Iraq--Politics and government--2003-
Ulama--History--Iraq--History--21st century.
Islam and politics--Iraq--History--21st century.
Nationalism--Iraq--History--21st century.
Islam and politics.
Nationalism.
Politics and government.
Ulama--Political activity.
Iraq.
Since 2000
History.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Introduction : the making and unmaking of Iraq -- The ayatollahs and the struggle to maintain legitimacy in the new public sphere -- Sistani, guardian of the democratic process -- Sistani, a guide only -- Quietists turned activists? -- Local and regional sectarian narratives -- Conclusion : rethinking religion and politics : Iraq and beyond.

ISBN:

1501715216
9781501715211

OCLC:

(OCoLC)991585230

LCCN:

2017028911

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)