The Gülen Movement
A Sociological Analysis of a Civic Movement Rooted in Moderate Islam
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Religion & Spirituality
| Author: | Helen Rose Ebaugh | ISBN: | 9781402098949 |
| Publisher: | Springer Netherlands | Publication: | December 1, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | Helen Rose Ebaugh |
| ISBN: | 9781402098949 |
| Publisher: | Springer Netherlands |
| Publication: | December 1, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
This is a book about an Islamic movement, the Gülen Movement, that is rooted in a moderate version of Islam and that promotes interfaith and intercultural dialog and global peace. Based on interviews with supporters of the movement in Turkey and in the U.S. and visits to Gülen-inspired schools, hospitals, newspapers and relief organizations, the book describes a movement that has millions of supporters in Turkey and that has spread to over 100 countries on five continents.
This is a book about an Islamic movement, the Gülen Movement, that is rooted in a moderate version of Islam and that promotes interfaith and intercultural dialog and global peace. Based on interviews with supporters of the movement in Turkey and in the U.S. and visits to Gülen-inspired schools, hospitals, newspapers and relief organizations, the book describes a movement that has millions of supporters in Turkey and that has spread to over 100 countries on five continents.
