political and religious challenges in contemporary France Laurence, Jonathan. creator Va�isse, Justin. ebrary, Inc text bibliography Electronic books. dcu Washington, D.C Brookings Institution Press c2006 2006 monographic eng

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xviii, 342 p. : ill. "Portrays the more complex reality of Muslim integration into French politics and society. Special attention devoted to the policies developed by successive French governments to encourage integration and discourage extremism"--Provided by publisher. Part I. Being Muslim in France. 1. The steady integration of France's most recent and largest minority ; 2. Patterns of exclusion and inclusion in French society ; 3. From religion to identity : 1,001 ways of being Muslim ; 4. Islamic organizations and leaders in France -- Part II. From Muslims into French citizens : Muslims and public policy. 5. Libert�e, �egalit�e-- la�icit�e : creation of the French Council of the Muslim Religion ; 6. Intolerance or integration? The ban on religious symbols in public schools ; 7. An assessment of French policy responses -- Part III. The Politics of Islam in France and Europe. 8. The pursuit of the Muslim vote and its impact on foreign policy ; 9. Anti-Semitism among Muslims and the rise of communautarisme ; 10. The threat of terrorism and the French response ; 11. Conclusion. Jonathan Laurence, Justin Vaisse. Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-324) and index. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2009. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. Muslims Cultural assimilation France Muslims France Political activity Muslims Socialization France Islam France Islamic fundamentalism France Islam and politics France France Politics and government DC34.5.M87 L38 2006eb http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10141088 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10141088 CaPaEBR 060602 ebr10141088