Description |
xx, 243 p. ; 22 cm. |
Note |
KH-AUL-8 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
The first major study of apostasy from Islam in the western secular context. Drawing on life-history interviews with ex-Muslims from the UK and Canada, Simon Cottee explores how and with what consequences Muslims leave Islam and become irreligious |
Contents |
Aspects of apostasy -- Becoming an apostate : from Islam to unbelief -- Coming out : disclosing apostasy -- Staying in : concealling apostasy -- hanging on : managing apostasy -- Beyond Islam? |
Subject |
Apostasy -- Islam
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Liberty of conscience (Islam)
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Religious tolerance -- Islam
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ISBN |
1849044694 (pbk.) |
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9781849044691 (pbk.) |
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