ISBN:
9780190618520
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource
Series Statement:
Urban conflicts, divided societies
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als The Alawis of Syria
DDC:
305.6978251
Keywords:
Nosairians; Syria; History
;
Nosairians; Syria; Religion
;
Nosairians; Syria; Politics and government
;
Islam and politics; Middle East
;
Syrien
;
Nusairier
Abstract:
Throughout the turbulent history of the Levant the Alawis - a secretive, resilient and ancient Muslim sect - have aroused suspicion and animosity, including accusations of religious heresy. More recently they have been tarred with the brush of political separatism and complicity in the excesses of the Assad regime, claims that have gained greater traction since the onset of the Syrian uprising and subsequent devastating civil war. The contributors to this book provide a complex and nuanced reading of Syria's Alawi communities - from loyalist gangs (Shabiha) to outspoken critics of the regime.
DOI:
10.1093/acprof:oso/9780190458119.001.0001
