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“A timely and incisive look into the history, politics, and future of the Muslim Brotherhood by the foremost expert on Islamism in Egypt. Carrie Rosefsky Wickham has constructed a detailed account of how the Brotherhood confronts the challenges before it, and why and when it embraces change. Everyone concerned with the future of Egypt should read this book.”

Quote by Vali Nasr

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Vali Nasr is an Iranian-American academic and author specializing in Middle Eastern politics and Islamic studies. Born on December 20, 1960, he has made substantial contributions to the understanding of the region's complex political and social dynamics through his extensive writings and research. more

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