Rethinking Jihad: Ideas, Politics and conflict in the Arab world 

 07 Sep 2009 

 

7-9 September 2009

University of Edinburgh
 
Organised by the Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab world (www.casaw.ac.uk) this academic conference featuring leading experts on Middle Eastern and Islamic politics, history, theology and society will address the broad issues surrounding jihad. Scholars from five continents will present cutting-edge research looking at the widespread stereotypes of violence and terrorism.

For more information please see www.casaw.ac.uk/conf/rj2009