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Abir Hamdar
Abir Hamdar is a writer and academic who explores how religion and politics shape literature in the Middle East. She is the author of Islamism and Cultural Expression in the Arab World and writes frequently about modern
Islamism and Cultural Expression in the Arab World
Synopsis
This book examines how Islamism is expressed through Arab films, novels, rap music, and video games rather than just focusing on political theory. It covers a wide range of media from the early twentieth century to the present day across North Africa and the Middle East. By looking at these creative works, the authors show the ways religious identity is debated and represented to local audiences.