About the Book
Globalization results in the intensification of worldwide social relations which connect remote regions in such a way that local incidents are shaped by events occurring many miles away and vice versa. Hence, Globalization has powerful economic, political, cultural and social dimensions. In this context, religion is apparently looming as a new source of conflict. In fact, religious fundamentalism and terrorism in the twenty first century are the outcome of the impact of globalization on economy and culture. As such, the countries like India faced new challenges with the outbreak of new form of violence in the name of ethnicity, religion, caste, etc. Similarly, the impact of globalization on culture resulted in the rise of religious fundamentalism. India is one of the leading countries that faced with the issues of terrorism and religious fundamentalism. This book deals with different issues related to the impact of globalisation on religious fundamentalism and terrorism in India. As such, the book attempts to address the theoretical issues related to religious fundamentalism and terrorism in India. Here, special focuses is given to the issues in South India. As part of it, some case studies from Kerala and Karnataka are incorporated into this volume.
Publisher: Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi (2012)
About the Editor
K.M.Sajad Ibrahim is currently Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Kerala. He is also the Director of UGC-Nehru Studies Centre, University of Kerala. He has received several awards like, International Visiting Fellow in USA (2008), Honorary Citizenship by the Mayor of City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA in recognition of the friendship, cooperation and dedication to exemplary civic service in July 2008, UGC Major Research Project(2009), Dr.Ramaswamy Mudaliar Gold Medal of University of Kerala (1990), Prof. K.V. Nandan Menon Prize from University of Kerala (1990), etc. He is also a member of Lokniti Network, Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi and its Kerala State Coordinator of Election Studies. He has published one book, Palestinian Distress: The Ambiguity of Former Soviet Policy, and more than twenty research articles in reputed journals and edited Book volumes including Economic and Political Weekly and India Quarterly. Besides, he has made nearly twenty-five presentations in international/national seminars and conferences. His areas of research interest include, West Asian Politics, Indian Muslims, Comparative Politics, Democracy, Environmental Studies and International Relations.
