A Rational Choice Interpretation of Political Islam.

Authors :: Reardon, Lawrence C.
Source :: Conference Papers -- New England Political Science Association. 2004, p1-34. 34p.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: This paper will focus specifically on the political and radical Islamic movements in the predominately-Muslim states of Indonesia and Malaysia; it will briefly survey radical Islamic activities in the Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore. It will explore a rational choice explanation, and discuss the explanation?s strengths and weaknesses of each approach, and what insight it provides in understanding the impact of terrorism on the development of civil society [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]