Haris Bin Aziz

Freedom of Expression Debates in Europe and the Muslim World after 9/11 (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Freedom of Expression Debates in Europe and the Muslim World after 9/11 discusses freedom of expression debates as it relates to Islam that emerged in Europe after 9/11 and subsequent Muslim reaction. The major controversies covered are the Jyllands-Posten (2005) cartoons in Denmark, the Charlie Hebdo caricatures and the attacks on its offices in 2015 in France, as well as Dutch film controversy of 2008 are analyzed at length. Socio-political conditions in respective countries in relation to Muslims are also taken into account along with detailed description of the background of each controversy. The Western concept of freedom of expression and religion is examined both theoretically and in light of relevant laws at domestic, regional and international levels. Minor controversies regarding freedom of Muslim expression in different European countries are also surveyed with reactions of international human rights organizations. The Laws governing freedom of expression, freedom of religion and blasphemy in major European and Muslim countries are also given space. The book tries to find the answer to a burning question: i.e., what is freedom of expression and what are its limitations? In search of the answer, the book tries to encompass all relevant aspects of the debate both from the West in general, Europe in particular, and the Muslim World.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 174
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Oktober 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781666934717
• Artikelnr.: 68097534

Autorenporträt

Haris bin Aziz is postdoctoral visiting fellow at the Department of International History, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Chapter 1. Controversies Regarding Freedom of Expression and Muslims in
Europe
Chapter 2. Freedom of Expression and Its Limitations in Europe
Chapter 3. Muslims and the Freedom of Religion in Europe
Chapter 4. The Debate Outside Europe and Muslim Response
Chapter 5. Freedom of Expression and Religion in the Muslim World
Conclusion