This volume analyses the transformation of social sectarianism into political sectarianism across the Arab world. Using a framework of social theories and socio

Sects and sectarianism are popular themes in Jewish history, but the meaning of these terms is elusive, often raising more problems than solutions. This volume,

What causes violent conflicts around the Middle East? All too often, the answer is sectarianism—popularly viewed as a timeless and intractable force that lead

The ensuing clash--between Islamism and Nationalism, Shi'a and Sunni, and other factions within these communities--

As the Middle East descends ever deeper into violence and chaos, 'sectarianism' has become a catch-all explanation for the region's troubles. The turmoil is att