Series Editors' Preface; Acknowledgements; Glossary; Introduction: at the Funeral; The War of Symbols: a Chronicle of a Debate Foretold; Chahdortt Djavann: Assimilation as Liberation; Fadela Amara: Assimilation as Social Reform; Organizations and Institutions; Tariq Ramadan: an Islamic Liberation Theology; Houria Bouteldja: a Native in the Republic; After the Funeral; Epilogue; Notes; Select Bibliography; Index
Summary
Provides a critical perspective on Muslim politics and experiences in contemporary France. Drawing from the work of four Muslim thinkers and activists, this title examines issues such as the veil, integration, the role of the school, the traditions of the French republic, and the legacy of the French empire
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-215) and index
