Rising Islamic Conservatism in Indonesia: Islamic Groups and Identity Politics

The rise of Islamic conservatism in Indonesia presents challenges to the country's secular state, with far-reaching implications for its social, cultural, and political fortunes. This edited volume offers a model of analysis and informative case studies of Islamic conservatism expressed by leading mainstream and upcoming Indonesian Islamic groups. Contributors are Indonesian-based Islamic Studies scholars with in-depth expertise on the groups they have studied. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Islamic Studies, Indonesian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Religion and Politics, and Comparative Politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The emergence of Islamic conservatism in Indonesia presents significant challenges to the country's secular identity, with far-reaching consequences for its social, cultural, and political future. This edited volume offers a valuable analytical framework for understanding the logic of Islamic conservative activism in Indonesia, contributing to the field of Indonesian and Islamic Studies. Through informative case studies of discourses and expressions of Islamic conservatism by prominent mainstream and emerging Indonesian Islamic groups, the volume provides nuanced interpretations of these expressions. All contributors to the volume are Indonesian-based Islamic Studies scholars with extensive expertise in the Islamic groups they have studied for years, if not decades.

This book is a timely and essential read for specialists in Islamic Studies, Indonesian Studies, and Southeast Asian Studies. It also serves as a valuable resource for scholars interested in Religion and Politics, Comparative Politics, and related fields. By examining the complex dynamics of Islamic conservatism in Indonesia, this book sheds light on the broader political landscape of the region and its implications for regional stability and social progress.

The rise of Islamic conservatism in Indonesia has profound implications for the country's secular identity, social fabric, and political future. This edited volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors contributing to this phenomenon, including historical, cultural, and religious factors. It also offers a nuanced understanding of the various expressions of Islamic conservatism in Indonesia, including political parties, religious organizations, and social movements.

One of the key contributions of this volume is its use of case studies to examine the discourses and expressions of Islamic conservatism. The case studies presented in the book provide a rich and detailed account of the ways in which Islamic conservatism is articulated and interpreted by different groups and individuals in Indonesia. The authors use a range of analytical tools, including discourse analysis, social network analysis, and historical analysis, to examine the social and political implications of these expressions.

Another important aspect of this volume is its focus on the role of Indonesian Islamic Studies scholars in understanding and interpreting the dynamics of Islamic conservatism. The authors of the book are all Indonesian-based Islamic Studies scholars with extensive expertise in the Islamic groups they have studied closely for years, if not decades. Their contributions to the volume provide a valuable insider's perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Indonesia as it navigates the complex terrain of Islamic conservatism.

The rise of Islamic conservatism in Indonesia has significant implications for the country's social, cultural, and political future. This edited volume offers a valuable analytical framework for understanding the logic, discourses, and expressions of Islamic conservatism in Indonesia, contributing to the field of Indonesian and Islamic Studies. Through informative case studies and the insights of Indonesian Islamic Studies scholars, the book provides a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Indonesia as it navigates the complex terrain of Islamic conservatism. This book is a timely and essential read for specialists in Islamic Studies, Indonesian Studies, and Southeast Asian Studies, as well as for scholars interested in Religion and Politics, Comparative Politics, and related fields.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367566371